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FILE - This Aug. 21, 2015, file photo shows Houston Astros starting pitcher Mike Fiers, right, being mobbed by teammates after his no-hitter against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a baseball game in Houston. The 2017 baseball season has in many ways been defined by the dominance of three teams. The dominance of the Astros, Dodgers and Cleveland Indians raised a fun question: What was the best team in the history of those franchises? The AP took a shot at answering this for every team in baseball, creating a timeline of greatness spanning over a century. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan, File)

A look at baseball’s greatest teams _ one for each franchise

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

FILE - This is an October 1927 file photo showing New York Yankees stars Babe Ruth, left, and Lou Gehrig posed during an exhibition game. The sport’s most successful franchise reached mythical heights in 1927, when Ruth hit 60 home runs and did not even lead the team in total bases. That distinction went to Gehrig, who batted .373 with 47 homers, 52 doubles and 18 triples. (AP Photo/File)

A look at baseball’s greatest teams _ one for each franchise

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press