Mount Rushmore Monday: 2010s World Series Champs

Trivia Question: Before Atlanta’s 2023 season, which National League team was the last to have five players with 25 or more home runs in a season? 🔽 

Plus, Don't Miss Our Extra Serving of "Honorable Mentions" Below

Let's lace up our cleats for the first edition of Mount Rushmore Monday this offseason and rank the top four of the 2010s World Series champs. It's not just about wins and losses; we're talking historical shockwaves, superstar rosters, and jaw-dropping narratives. If you think we're off base or hit a home run with our list, let us hear it in the poll at the bottom and comment your list after voting! Reply to the email if you have any specific Mount Rushmore’s you’d like to see, shout out to Walter for this request. Let’s play ball!

1. 2016 Chicago Cubs: The Miracle Workers

   • Historical Earthquake: Snapped a mind-boggling 108-year title drought. Take that, "Curse of the Billy Goat"!

   • Season Supremacy: A whopping 103 wins. Like a steamroller in baseball cleats.

   • Star-Studded Squad: Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, and Jake Arrieta – a trio that could probably win at charades.

   • Dramatic Finale: That Game 7 against the Cleveland Indians? A rain delay, extra innings, and enough suspense to rival a Hitchcock movie.

2. 2013 Boston Red Sox: The Heart & Soul Champions

   • Emotional Rollercoaster: Post-Boston Marathon bombing, they were not just a team but a symbol of 'Boston Strong'.

   • Cinderella Story: From last place in 2012 to World Series champs – like a sports movie script!

   • Brotherhood Vibes: Team spirit so strong, they could've started a boy band.

   • Key Gladiators: David Ortiz's MVP magic, Jon Lester's arm, and Dustin Pedroia's hustle.

3. 2010 San Francisco Giants: The Underdog Maestros

   • Dynasty Dawn: Kicked off a triple crown of championships in five years.

   • Pitching Wizards: Lincecum, Cain, and Bumgarner – sounds like a law firm that could strike you out.

   • Mismatched Heroes: A band of misfits turning into legends. Disney, you watching?

   • Ranger Takedown: Took down the Texas Rangers like they were swatting flies.

4. 2019 Washington Nationals: The Comeback Kids

   • The Great Escape: From a 19-31 start to the top of the mountain. Talk about a plot twist!

   • Franchise First: A historic first World Series win. Pop the champagne, Nats fans!

   • Never-Say-Die Attitude: Turned elimination games into their personal comeback stage.

   • MVPs & Heroes: Stephen Strasburg, Juan Soto, and Max Scherzer – the trifecta of clutch.

And Here's Who Almost Made the Cut:

• 2011 St. Louis Cardinals: David Freese's heroics were for the storybooks, yet they missed the broader historical punch.

• 2012 San Francisco Giants: Postseason prowess on point, but not quite the narrative knockout of our top picks.

• 2014 San Francisco Giants: Bumgarner was like Hercules in cleats, but this chapter of the dynasty didn’t quite eclipse the others.

• 2015 Kansas City Royals: Masters of the comeback and a bullpen that could lock down Fort Knox, but just shy of our top four's legend status.

Each team, whether in our fab four or honorable mentions, has etched its name in the annals of baseball lore. They've dazzled us with skill, tenacity, and tales that'll be told for generations. So, Tater Nation, agree? Disagree? Think we threw a curveball or hit a grand slam? Let’s hear it in the poll below, we want to hear your thoughts!

Here’s a blast from the past, or maybe 10. Let’s watch the longest home runs of the 2010s, and boy are there some TATERS in here.

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Trivia Answer: 2017 Cincinnati Reds - Adam Duvall, Scooter Gennett, Scott Schebler, Eugenio Suárez, Joey Votto