World Series

President George W. Bush hosts the 2006 World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals at the White House.

The World Series is the championship series of Major League Baseball. It is also known as the "Fall Classic". The playoffs follow the regular season, culminating in the World Series in October each year.

The World Series is played between the champions of the American League and National League. The World Series is a best of 7 series.

As of 2006, all but two World Series championships have been won by American teams.

See also

• Major League Baseball
• Saint Louis Cardinals 2006 Winners.

External links

• MLB.com World Series
• World Series History

Baseball Terms

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