Philadelphia Phillies
2008 World Series/Champion
What team has the most World Series wins?
New York Yankees
Number of World Series championships won by team from 1903 to 2021
| Characteristic | Number of World Series won |
|---|---|
| New York Yankees | 27 |
| St. Louis Cardinals | 11 |
| Boston Red Sox | 9 |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | 7 |
Who was MVP 2009 World Series?
Matsui
The Yankees secured their World Series championship with a Game 6 victory in which Matsui hit his third home run of the series. He was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the series, making him the first Japanese-born player and the first full-time designated hitter to win the award.
How many times have rays been to World Series?
Since then, the Rays have played in the postseason six more times, winning the American League pennant again in 2020 and losing to the Los Angeles Dodgers in that year’s World Series….
| Tampa Bay Rays | |
|---|---|
| AL Pennants (2) | 2008 2020 |
| AL East Division titles (4) | 2008 2010 2020 2021 |
| Wild card berths (3) | 2011 2013 2019 |
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Who was the closer for the Phillies in 2008?
Lidge
On September 27, 2008, Lidge became the first closer in Phillies history to be perfect in regular season saves, converting 41 in as many opportunities, as he secured the National League East division title for the Phillies. He is the first closer since Éric Gagné in 2003 to have a perfect conversion rate and 30+ saves.
How many times has a pitcher won MVP?
Of the 25 pitchers who have won the award, 15 are right-handed while 10 are left-handed. Walter Johnson, Carl Hubbell, and Hal Newhouser are the only pitchers who have won multiple times, Newhouser winning consecutively in 1944 and 1945.
