The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. They compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. The team was established in 1901 as the Milwaukee Brewers before moving to St. Louis in 1902 and being renamed the St. Louis Browns. Finally, in 1954, the franchise relocated to Baltimore and adopted the name Baltimore Orioles in honor of the state bird of Maryland.
Since 1992 Camden Yards has been the team's home stadium. Known for its beauty and fan atmosphere Camden Yards has witnessed memorable moments over the years. By the end of the 2023 season the franchise had accumulated a record of 9,029 wins 10,013 losses and 110 ties resulting in a winning percentage of.474.
How many World Series Championships have the Baltimore Orioles won?
The Baltimore Orioles have won three World Series championships throughout their history as of 2024. Their first championship came in 1966, when they defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in a four-game sweep.
Four years later, in 1970, the Orioles returned to the World Series and once again emerged victorious. This time, they faced the Cincinnati Reds in a five-game series. Thirteen years after their second win, the Orioles once again won the World Series championship in 1983, facing the Philadelphia Phillies in a five-game series, they won their third championship.
All of Baltimore Orioles' World Series wins are summerized below:
| Year | Manager | World Series Opponent | Scoreline |
| 1966 | Hank Bauer | Los Angeles Dodgers | 4-0 |
| 1970 | Earl Weaver | Cincinnati Reds | 4-1 |
| 1983 | Joe Altobelli | Philadelphia Phillies | 4-1 |
Baltimore Orioles’ World Series Championship Appearances
The Baltimore Orioles have appeared a total of six times in the World Series Championship and have won it thrice till date. In 1966, the Orioles faced off against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a four-game series and won the series with a clean sweep, earning their first World Series title. In 1969, the Orioles made another appearance in the World Series, this time facing the New York Mets. Unfortunately, they were unable to secure the championship and lost the series in five-games.
The Orioles returned to the World Series in 1970 and faced the Cincinnati Reds. This time, they came out on top and won their second championship. In 1971, the Orioles made their fourth World Series appearance, but were unable to defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates and lost the series. The following year, in 1979, the Orioles once again appeared in the World Series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. However, they were unable to secure the championship.
In 1983, the Orioles made their sixth World Series appearance and ultimately won their third World Series championship after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies.
Baltimore Orioles’ American League Title Wins
The Baltimore Orioles had won the American League pennant (title) a total of seven times as of 2024. The first time the Orioles won the American League pennant was in 1944, when the team was known as the St. Louis Browns. The team then went on to win the pennant six more times, in 1966, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1979, and 1983.
All of Baltimore Orioles' American League Title Wins are summerized below:
| Year | Manager | Regular Season Record |
| 1944 | Luke Sewell | 89-65 |
| 1966 | Hank Bauer | 97-63 |
| 1969 | Earl Weaver | 109-53 |
| 1970 | Earl Weaver | 108-54 |
| 1971 | Earl Weaver | 101-57 |
| 1979 | Earl Weaver | 102-57 |
| 1983 | Joe Altobelli | 98-64 |
Baltimore Orioles’ Division Title Wins
The Baltimore Orioles have won the American League East Division title a total of ten times throughout their history (as of 2024). Their most recent Division title win came in 2023 when they gained a record of 101-61.
All of Baltimore Orioles' Division Title Wins are summerized below:
| Year | Division |
| 1969 | AL East |
| 1970 | AL East |
| 1971 | AL East |
| 1973 | AL East |
| 1974 | AL East |
| 1979 | AL East |
| 1983 | AL East |
| 1997 | AL East |
| 2014 | AL East |
| 2023 | AL East |
FAQ's on Baltimore Orioles World Series Championships
A. The Baltimore Orioles have won the World Series a total of three times till now. They won the World Series in 1966, 1970, and 1983.
A. The Orioles won their first World Series Championship in 1966.
A. Hank Bauer managed the Orioles during their first World Series victory in 1966.
A. The Philadelphia Phillies were the opponents when the Orioles won the World Series in 1983.
A. The Baltimore Orioles were established in the year 1894 and have been based in Baltimore since 1954.
