Series by series

How the 2005 playoffs unfolded

World Series history →

World Series. The Chicago White Sox beat the Houston Astros 4–0 in the 2005 World Series.

League Championship Series. The Houston Astros beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4–2 in the 2005 League Championship Series.

ALCS. The Chicago White Sox beat the Anaheim Angels 4–1 in the 2005 ALCS.

Division Series. The Houston Astros beat the Atlanta Braves 3–1 in the 2005 Division Series.

ALDS. The Anaheim Angels beat the New York Yankees 3–2 in the 2005 ALDS.

ALDS. The Chicago White Sox beat the Boston Red Sox 3–0 in the 2005 ALDS.

NLDS. The St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Diego Padres 3–0 in the 2005 NLDS.

Final

2005 MLB playoff bracket

Quick answers

MLB playoff questions

Who won the 2005 World Series?
The Chicago White Sox won the 2005 World Series, beating the Houston Astros 4–0.
Who won the 2005 League Championship Series?
The Houston Astros beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4–2 in the 2005 League Championship Series. That won the National League pennant.
Who won the 2005 ALCS?
The Chicago White Sox beat the Anaheim Angels 4–1 in the 2005 ALCS. That won the American League pennant.
How did the 2005 MLB playoffs work?
Eight teams made the playoffs: three division winners and one wild card per league, playing best-of-five Division Series, best-of-seven League Championship Series and the World Series.