Watch World Series Winners, 2001-2006

Name: World Series Winners, 2001-2006
Genre: Sports
Released: 2001-11-04

2001
1 Season

World Series Winners, 2001-2006 is a documentary series from Major League Baseball that recounts the most thrilling and historic moments from the Fall Classic. With exclusive footage, expert commentary, and interviews with players, coaches, and fans, the show takes viewers on a journey through six seasons of championship baseball, highlighting the teams and players that made history during this time period.

Each episode of the series covers a different season, beginning with the Arizona Diamondbacks' dramatic victory over the New York Yankees in 2001, just weeks after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Viewers will see how Diamondbacks pitchers Randy Johnson and Curt Schilling dominated the Yankees' lineup, while Arizona's own offense mounted a late comeback to clinch the series in Game 7.

The following year in 2002, the Anaheim Angels won their first-ever World Series title by defeating the San Francisco Giants in a thrilling seven-game series. Led by MVP Troy Glaus and a clutch hitting performance by Scott Spiezio, the Angels overcame several deficits to pull off one of the greatest comebacks in World Series history.

In 2003, the Florida Marlins shocked the world by defeating the heavily-favored Yankees in six games. With rookie pitcher Josh Beckett as their ace, the Marlins outlasted the Yankees in a series that featured several extra-inning games and a walk-off hit by Florida's Alex Gonzalez in Game 4.

The Boston Red Sox broke an 86-year championship drought in 2004 by overcoming a 3-0 deficit in the American League Championship Series against their archrivals, the Yankees. Led by a "Cowboy Up" mentality and clutch performances by David Ortiz and Curt Schilling, the Red Sox rallied to win four straight games and complete the greatest comeback in sports history. They then went on to sweep the St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series, cementing their place in baseball lore.

The Chicago White Sox ended their own 88-year title drought in 2005 with a dominant performance against the Houston Astros in a four-game sweep. Anchored by a lights-out pitching staff and timely hitting by MVP Jermaine Dye, the White Sox never trailed in the entire series, giving their fans something to celebrate after decades of disappointment.

Finally, the St. Louis Cardinals won their first championship in 24 years in 2006 by defeating the Detroit Tigers in five games. Led by eventual MVP David Eckstein and a solid offensive performance by Albert Pujols, the Cardinals won their tenth title in franchise history, solidifying their status as one of baseball's most storied franchises.

Throughout each episode, viewers will see how these teams overcame adversity, battled through injuries, and fought until the very end to earn their place in baseball history. They'll also learn about the individual players who made key contributions to their team's success, including memorable moments and behind-the-scenes stories that give insight into the human drama of the sport.

World Series Winners, 2001-2006 is a must-see for any baseball fan who loves dramatic moments, historic achievements, and the thrill of victory. Whether reliving these moments or experiencing them for the first time, viewers will come away with a newfound appreciation for the teams, players, and moments that define the Fall Classic.

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Seasons

6. 2006 World Series, Game 5: Tigers at Cardinals

October 27, 2006

Detroit Tigers 2 at St. Louis Cardinals 4, F -- Jeff Weaver was astounding, allowing one earned run and fanning nine in eight innings, while Series MVP David Eckstein had two RBIs and scored a run to lead the Cardinals to their first World Series win since 1982. Yadier Molina had three hits and scored twice for the Cards, who were crowned at home in the first season at new Busch Stadium. It was the 10th World Championship for the Cardinals franchise.

5. 2005 World Series, Game 4: White Sox at Astros

October 26, 2005

Chicago White Sox 1 at Houston Astros 0, F -- Chicago's eighth straight postseason victory gave them their first Championship since 1917. Bobby Jenks finished off the Astros in the ninth, as Juan Uribe, the slick-fielding shortstop, grabbed pinch-hitter Orlando Palmeiro's broken-bat grounder up the middle and once again nailed the runner by inches at first for the final out. Uribe's defensive gem set off a wild celebration on the Minute Maid Park field and among the Chicago faithful in the stands. Jermaine Dye's three-hit effort contributed to his Series MVP.

4. 2004 World Series, Game 4: Red Sox at Cardinals

October 26, 2004

Boston Red Sox 3 at St. Louis Cardinals 0, F -- Curse Reversed! The Boston Sox finally win the championship that was 86 years in the making behind a dominant, three-hit effort by Derek Lowe. The Red Sox completed a World Series sweep of the Cardinals to win their first title since 1918, and finally put to rest the legendary "Curse of the Bambino." Johnny Damon's first-inning home run started the scoring for Boston, and Trot Nixon hit a two-run double in the third. Manny Ramirez was named series MVP.

3. 2003 World Series, Game 6: Marlins at Yankees

October 25, 2003

Florida Marlins 2 at New York Yankees 0, F/16 -- Pitching on three days' rest, Josh Beckett's 107 pitches quieted the naysayers, carrying the Marlins to a World Series title and garnering Most Valuable Player honors for his effort. Beckett threw the first complete-game shutout in a deciding World Series game in 12 years, sending the home team to its first postseason series loss at Yankee Stadium in 22 years. The shutout was the 19th in a World Series-deciding game, and Beckett's 47 strikeouts in the postseason tied Randy Johnson (2001) for the all-time record in a single postseason.

2. 2002 World Series, Game 7: Giants at Angels

October 27, 2002

San Francisco Giants 1 at Anaheim Angels 4, F -- Anaheim completed its magical run to the championshiop before 44,598 Rally Monkey-fueled fans at Edison Field. Third baseman Troy Glaus, who batted .385 with three homers and eight RBIs, was named series MVP. The Angels won the Series, four games to three, bringing the World Series trophy to Anaheim for the first time in the 41-year history of the franchise.

1. 2001 World Series, Game 7: Yankees at Diamondbacks

November 4, 2001

New York Yankees 2 at Arizona Diamondbacks 3, F -- Curt Schilling on short rest vs. Roger Clemens + reliever Randy Johnson + late-inning Gonzo magic vs. Mariano Rivera = dramatic championship. A fitting finale to one of the BEST World Series ever. Surviving two stunning losses in Games 4 and 5, the Diamondbacks found their own late-inning magic in the person of Luis Gonzalez. It began with Hall-of-Fame-bound starters Roger Clemens and Curt Schilling trading zeros through six. Schilling was strong on only two days rest, then manager Bob Brenly made the gutsy call to Randy Johnson -- the Game 6 starter just the night before -- for his second-ever postseason relief appearance. The Big Unit was perfect for 1.1, but all seemed on track for NY as they summoned "automatic" closer Mariano Rivera to hold the one-run lead. Rivera was riding a string of 23 consecutive postseason saves and seemed as invincible as they come. Then, in events as almost as otherworldly as the rain that fell on them in the desert, Mo proved human... and the D-backs became the youngest franchise to win a title on Gonzalez' dramatic game-winning line drive.

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