How many sweeps have there been in the World Series? - ESPN
There have been 21 sweeps in World Series history. The American League has 13 sweeps under its belt, while the National League has eight. Eight of the 13 American League sweeps have been dealt by the New York Yankees. In the National League, the New York/San Francisco Giants have achieved three sweeps, while the Cincinnati Reds have two sweeps to their name.


