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What the Numbers Say
Verified 2026 team stats
Current-season record, scoring margin, expected record, offense, and run prevention from audited MLB team-level data. Ranks are league-wide when available.
| Team | Rec | Run Diff | Exp. Rec | R/G | RA/G | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Yankees | 62-49 | +86 No. 5 | 66-45 No. 4 | 4.6 No. 11 | 3.8 No. 4 | .723 |
| Boston Red Sox | 59-51 | +56 No. 6 | 62-48 No. 6 | 4.2 No. 20 | 3.7 No. 1 | .709 |
| Detroit Tigers | 53-58 | +52 No. 7 | 62-49 No. 7 | 4.5 No. 14 | 4.0 No. 7 | .725 |
| Chicago White Sox | 58-52 | +47 No. 8 | 60-50 No. 8 | 4.7 No. 8 | 4.3 No. 12 | .722 |
| Tampa Bay Rays | 65-45 | +39 No. 9 | 60-50 No. 9 | 4.4 No. 16 | 4.0 No. 8 | .729 |
| Seattle Mariners | 54-58 | +2 No. 14 | 56-56 No. 14 | 4.0 No. 28 | 4.0 No. 6 | .687 |
| Cleveland Guardians | 56-56 | -21 No. 18 | 53-59 No. 18 | 3.9 No. 30 | 4.1 No. 9 | .680 |
| Minnesota Twins | 56-56 | -28 No. 20 | 53-59 No. 19 | 4.7 No. 9 | 4.9 No. 26 | .725 |
| Baltimore Orioles | 54-57 | -27 No. 19 | 53-58 No. 20 | 4.6 No. 13 | 4.8 No. 23 | .712 |
| Houston Astros | 57-55 | -31 No. 21 | 53-59 No. 21 | 4.7 No. 10 | 4.9 No. 25 | .735 |
| Texas Rangers | 55-56 | -32 No. 22 | 52-59 No. 22 | 4.2 No. 24 | 4.5 No. 15 | .721 |
| Toronto Blue Jays | 52-59 | -54 No. 24 | 49-62 No. 25 | 3.9 No. 29 | 4.4 No. 14 | .684 |
| Los Angeles Angels | 42-69 | -77 No. 27 | 47-64 No. 27 | 4.2 No. 21 | 4.9 No. 24 | .697 |
| Kansas City Royals | 46-66 | -102 No. 28 | 45-67 No. 29 | 4.2 No. 25 | 5.1 No. 27 | .713 |
| Athletics | 45-66 | -143 No. 30 | 42-69 No. 30 | 4.4 No. 17 | 5.7 No. 29 | .724 |
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