The 2026 MLB standings tighten as the 2026 season progresses, and this page keeps the full picture in one place. You will find every American League and National League division race, the complete Wild Card chase, and an updated read on the playoff cut line, all refreshed each day with live records from the official MLB Stats API. For the official source, you can also check the league standings at MLB.com. Select any team below to open its printable 2026 schedule, and bookmark this page to follow the road to October.
See who is leading each division and the full AL and NL wild card race below – or grab the printable to track the road to October yourself.
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Download the Wall Chart (PDF)2026 MLB Standings: Quick Facts
Last updated: August 18, 2026.
- Best record in MLB: Brewers (77-48).
- AL division leaders: Rays (AL East, 75-49), White Sox (AL Central, 65-59), Astros (AL West, 63-62).
- NL division leaders: Braves (NL East, 74-51), Brewers (NL Central, 77-48), Dodgers (NL West, 75-51).
- AL wild card (three spots): Yankees (69-55), Red Sox (67-58), Orioles (61-64).
- NL wild card (three spots): Cubs (73-53), Phillies (68-58), Padres (67-59).
2026 MLB Standings by Division
Last updated: August 18, 2026 | Records come from the official MLB Stats API. Select any team to open its printable 2026 schedule.
American League
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | L10 | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tampa Bay Rays ▲ | 75 | 49 | .605 | – | 7-3 | W1 |
 New York Yankees | 69 | 55 | .556 | 6.0 | 5-5 | W1 |
 Boston Red Sox | 67 | 58 | .536 | 8.5 | 3-7 | W1 |
 Baltimore Orioles | 61 | 64 | .488 | 14.5 | 5-5 | L1 |
 Toronto Blue Jays | 61 | 65 | .484 | 15.0 | 7-3 | L1 |
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | L10 | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chicago White Sox ▲ | 65 | 59 | .524 | – | 6-4 | L1 |
 Detroit Tigers | 61 | 64 | .488 | 4.5 | 5-5 | W1 |
 Minnesota Twins | 61 | 65 | .484 | 5.0 | 4-6 | W1 |
 Cleveland Guardians | 60 | 65 | .480 | 5.5 | 3-7 | L1 |
 Kansas City Royals | 52 | 74 | .413 | 14.0 | 4-6 | W2 |
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | L10 | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Houston Astros ▲ | 63 | 62 | .504 | – | 4-6 | L2 |
 Texas Rangers | 61 | 64 | .488 | 2.0 | 4-6 | L1 |
 Seattle Mariners | 59 | 66 | .472 | 4.0 | 3-7 | W2 |
 Athletics | 49 | 76 | .392 | 14.0 | 4-6 | L1 |
 Los Angeles Angels | 49 | 76 | .392 | 14.0 | 5-5 | L1 |
National League
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | L10 | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Atlanta Braves ▲ | 74 | 51 | .592 | – | 4-6 | L1 |
 Philadelphia Phillies | 68 | 58 | .540 | 6.5 | 6-4 | W4 |
 Miami Marlins | 64 | 62 | .508 | 10.5 | 6-4 | L1 |
 Washington Nationals | 60 | 66 | .476 | 14.5 | 4-6 | L3 |
 New York Mets | 57 | 69 | .452 | 17.5 | 7-3 | W4 |
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | L10 | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Milwaukee Brewers ▲ | 77 | 48 | .616 | – | 5-5 | W2 |
 Chicago Cubs | 73 | 53 | .579 | 4.5 | 6-4 | W1 |
 St. Louis Cardinals | 64 | 62 | .508 | 13.5 | 6-4 | L1 |
 Pittsburgh Pirates | 61 | 66 | .480 | 17.0 | 4-6 | L1 |
 Cincinnati Reds | 60 | 65 | .480 | 17.0 | 4-6 | W1 |
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | L10 | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Los Angeles Dodgers ▲ | 75 | 51 | .595 | – | 6-4 | W1 |
 San Diego Padres | 67 | 59 | .532 | 8.0 | 7-3 | L1 |
 Arizona Diamondbacks | 66 | 60 | .524 | 9.0 | 5-5 | L2 |
 San Francisco Giants | 51 | 73 | .411 | 23.0 | 3-7 | L1 |
 Colorado Rockies | 50 | 75 | .400 | 24.5 | 5-5 | L1 |
Wild Card Race
| Team | W | L | PCT | WCGB | L10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Yankees | 69 | 55 | .556 | +8.5 | 5-5 |
| Boston Red Sox | 67 | 58 | .536 | +6.0 | 3-7 |
| Baltimore Orioles | 61 | 64 | .488 | – | 5-5 |
| Texas Rangers | 61 | 64 | .488 | – | 4-6 |
| Detroit Tigers | 61 | 64 | .488 | – | 5-5 |
| Minnesota Twins | 61 | 65 | .484 | 0.5 | 4-6 |
| Toronto Blue Jays | 61 | 65 | .484 | 0.5 | 7-3 |
| Cleveland Guardians | 60 | 65 | .480 | 1.0 | 3-7 |
The top three teams in green hold Wild Card berths, and the dashed line marks the playoff cut.
| Team | W | L | PCT | WCGB | L10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Cubs | 73 | 53 | .579 | +6.0 | 6-4 |
| Philadelphia Phillies | 68 | 58 | .540 | +1.0 | 6-4 |
| San Diego Padres | 67 | 59 | .532 | – | 7-3 |
| Arizona Diamondbacks | 66 | 60 | .524 | 1.0 | 5-5 |
| Miami Marlins | 64 | 62 | .508 | 3.0 | 6-4 |
| St. Louis Cardinals | 64 | 62 | .508 | 3.0 | 6-4 |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 61 | 66 | .480 | 6.5 | 4-6 |
| Cincinnati Reds | 60 | 65 | .480 | 6.5 | 4-6 |
The top three teams in green hold Wild Card berths, and the dashed line marks the playoff cut.
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2026 MLB Standings FAQ
How often are the 2026 MLB standings on this page updated?
Every day. An automated job pulls fresh win-loss records from the official MLB Stats API each morning, so the division and Wild Card tables stay current throughout the regular season.
What do GB, L10, and STRK mean in the standings?
GB is games back from the division leader. L10 is a team record over its last ten games. STRK is the current streak, where W marks wins in a row and L marks losses in a row.
How do the 2026 MLB Wild Card standings work?
Each league sends three Wild Card teams to the playoffs on top of its three division winners. The Wild Card tables rank the non-division-leaders by record, and the dashed line marks the cut for the final spot.
When do the 2026 MLB playoffs start?
The postseason opens with the Wild Card round in late September, followed by the Division Series, the League Championship Series, and the World Series. Our 2026 MLB playoff schedule has the full bracket and confirmed dates.
How many teams make the MLB playoffs?
Twelve teams reach the postseason, six from each league: three division winners and three Wild Card teams. The two best division winners in each league earn a first-round bye.
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