2021 MLB Standings (Final)
These are the final 2021 MLB standings. The Tampa Bay Rays finished top of the American League at 100-62 and the San Francisco Giants finished top of the National League at 107-55.
The best record in the league belonged to the San Francisco Giants at 107-55, and the worst to the Baltimore Orioles at 52-110.
In the American League, the Rays won the AL East at 100-62, the White Sox won the AL Central at 93-69 and the Astros won the AL West at 95-67.
In the National League, the Braves won the NL East at 88-73, the Brewers won the NL Central at 95-67 and the Giants won the NL West at 107-55.
The Braves had the best run differential at +0, and the Rangers had the worst at +0. The tables below are the final regular-season standings by league with the playoff line. Each team page shows how the season fits into that club's recent history.
2021 playoff field
The Tampa Bay Rays were the No. 1 seed at 100-62. Seeds 2 to 6 went to the Astros, the White Sox, the Red Sox, the Yankees and the Blue Jays, in that order. The Seattle Mariners were the first team out at 90-72.
The San Francisco Giants were the No. 1 seed at 107-55. Seeds 2 to 6 went to the Brewers, the Braves, the Dodgers, the Cardinals and the Reds, in that order. The Philadelphia Phillies were the first team out at 82-80.
Closest and clearest division races
The San Francisco Giants finished a game clear of the Los Angeles Dodgers, 107-55 to 106-56.
The Chicago White Sox finished 13 games clear of the Cleveland Guardians, 93-69 to 80-82.
Final 2021 standings by league
American League
| # | Team | W | L | PCT | HOME | AWAY | DIV | CONF | RS | RA | DIFF | STRK | L5 | WCGB | PROJ | NEXT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1* |  Tampa Bay RaysTBAL East champion |
100 | 62 | .617 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | L1 | - | - | - | - |
| 2z |  Houston AstrosHOUAL West champion |
95 | 67 | .586 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | W2 | - | - | - | - |
| 3z |  Chicago White SoxCWSAL Central champion |
93 | 69 | .574 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | L1 | - | - | - | - |
| 4y |  Boston Red SoxBOSAL East |
92 | 70 | .568 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | W3 | - | - | - | - |
| 5y |  New York YankeesNYYAL East |
92 | 70 | .568 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | W1 | - | - | - | - |
| 6y |  Toronto Blue JaysTORAL East |
91 | 71 | .562 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | W3 | - | - | - | - |
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| 7e |  Seattle MarinersSEAAL West |
90 | 72 | .556 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | L1 | - | - | - | - |
| 8e |  AthleticsOAKAL West |
86 | 76 | .531 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | L2 | - | - | - | - |
| 9e |  Cleveland GuardiansCLEAL Central |
80 | 82 | .494 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | W1 | - | - | - | - |
| 10e |  Detroit TigersDETAL Central |
77 | 85 | .475 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | W1 | - | - | - | - |
| 11e |  Los Angeles AngelsLAAAL West |
77 | 85 | .475 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | W1 | - | - | - | - |
| 12e |  Kansas City RoyalsKCAL Central |
74 | 88 | .457 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | L2 | - | - | - | - |
| 13e |  Minnesota TwinsMINAL Central |
73 | 89 | .451 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | W2 | - | - | - | - |
| 14e |  Texas RangersTEXAL West |
60 | 102 | .370 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | L1 | - | - | - | - |
| 15e |  Baltimore OriolesBALAL East |
52 | 110 | .321 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | L3 | - | - | - | - |
National League
| # | Team | W | L | PCT | HOME | AWAY | DIV | CONF | RS | RA | DIFF | STRK | L5 | WCGB | PROJ | NEXT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1* |  San Francisco GiantsSFNL West champion |
107 | 55 | .660 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | W1 | - | - | - | - |
| 2z |  Milwaukee BrewersMILNL Central champion |
95 | 67 | .586 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | L4 | - | - | - | - |
| 3z |  Atlanta BravesATLNL East champion |
88 | 73 | .547 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | W2 | - | - | - | - |
| 4y |  Los Angeles DodgersLADNL West |
106 | 56 | .654 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | W7 | - | - | - | - |
| 5y |  St. Louis CardinalsSTLNL Central |
90 | 72 | .556 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | L2 | - | - | - | - |
| 6y |  Cincinnati RedsCINNL Central |
83 | 79 | .512 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | W1 | - | - | - | - |
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| 7e |  Philadelphia PhilliesPHINL East |
82 | 80 | .506 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | L2 | - | - | - | - |
| 8e |  San Diego PadresSDNL West |
79 | 83 | .488 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | L1 | - | - | - | - |
| 9e |  New York MetsNYMNL East |
77 | 85 | .475 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | L2 | - | - | - | - |
| 10e |  Colorado RockiesCOLNL West |
74 | 87 | .460 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | L2 | - | - | - | - |
| 11e |  Chicago CubsCHCNL Central |
71 | 91 | .438 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | W2 | - | - | - | - |
| 12e |  Miami MarlinsMIANL East |
67 | 95 | .414 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | W2 | - | - | - | - |
| 13e |  Washington NationalsWSHNL East |
65 | 97 | .401 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | L5 | - | - | - | - |
| 14e |  Pittsburgh PiratesPITNL Central |
61 | 101 | .377 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | L1 | - | - | - | - |
| 15e |  Arizona DiamondbacksARINL West |
52 | 110 | .321 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | W2 | - | - | - | - |
2021 MLB standings FAQ
Who finished first in the American League in 2021?
The Tampa Bay Rays. They finished 100-62 and took the No. 1 seed.
Who finished first in the National League in 2021?
The San Francisco Giants. They finished 107-55 and took the No. 1 seed.
Which team had the best record in the 2021 MLB season?
The San Francisco Giants, at 107-55. No other team finished with a better record.
Which team had the worst record in 2021?
The Baltimore Orioles, at 52-110. They finished bottom of the league table.
Who had the best run differential in 2021?
The Atlanta Braves, at +0. They scored 0 and allowed 0.
Who won each division in 2021?
The Rays in the AL East, the White Sox in the AL Central, the Astros in the AL West, the Braves in the NL East, the Brewers in the NL Central and the Giants in the NL West.
Who took the last playoff spot in the American League in 2021?
The Toronto Blue Jays, at 91-71. The Seattle Mariners were the first team out at 90-72.
How many games did each team play in 2021?
Every team played 162 regular-season games.
Updated · last result change Sep 27