MLB NL East Standings 2026
NL East standings for the 2026 MLB season. The Atlanta Braves lead the division at 89-64. The Philadelphia Phillies sit 4.5 games back. Division records so far: Braves 10-5, Phillies 9-6, Marlins 4-10, Nationals 5-12, Mets 7-2. The Braves have the best run differential in the division at +111. 2 of the 5 teams are in playoff position today: Braves (No. 3), Phillies (No. 5). The Phillies are the defending champions after winning the NL East at 96-66 in 2025. The Braves magic number to clinch the NL East is 6.
| # | Team | W | L | PCT | GB | HOME | AWAY | DIV | CONF | RS | RA | DIFF | STRK | L5 | PROJ | MAGIC | NEXT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Atlanta BravesATL |
89 | 64 | .582 | – | 14-7 | 7-10 | 10-5 | 18-12 | 706 | 595 | +111 | L1 | 2-3 | 94 | 6 | @ HOU Fri 9/18 |
| 2 |  Philadelphia PhilliesPHI |
84 | 68 | .553 | 4.5 | 12-6 | 12-8 | 9-6 | 15-9 | 681 | 650 | +31 | W1 | 2-3 | 90 | E6 | @ NYM Thu 9/17 |
| 3 |  Miami MarlinsMIA |
76 | 77 | .497 | 13 | 10-9 | 6-9 | 4-10 | 12-16 | 681 | 673 | +8 | W2 | 3-2 | 80 | Out | @ SD Fri 9/18 |
| 4 |  Washington NationalsWSH |
71 | 82 | .464 | 18 | 10-7 | 2-16 | 5-12 | 9-22 | 778 | 775 | +3 | L1 | 3-2 | 75 | Out | @ STL Fri 9/18 |
| 5 |  New York MetsNYM |
69 | 83 | .454 | 19.5 | 9-6 | 11-8 | 7-2 | 13-5 | 650 | 693 | -43 | L5 | 0-5 | 74 | Out | vs PHI Thu 9/17 |
Legend
- #
- Place in division
- W
- Wins
- L
- Losses
- PCT
- Winning percentage
- GB
- Games behind division leader
- HOME
- Home record
- AWAY
- Away record
- DIV
- Division record
- CONF
- League record
- RS
- Runs scored
- RA
- Runs allowed
- DIFF
- Run differential
- STRK
- Current streak
- L5
- Last 5 games
- PROJ
- Projected final wins at the current rate
- MAGIC
- Magic number: any combination of leader wins and second-place losses that clinches the division (E = elimination number; 0 = out of the division race)
- NEXT
- Next game
Clinch tags
- x
- Clinched playoff berth
- y
- Clinched wild card
- z
- Clinched division
- *
- Clinched best record in the league and home-field advantage
- e
- Eliminated from playoff contention
- ▲ ▼
- Moved up or down since the last games
- Playoff cutoff (league view)
Standings are updated with the completion of each game. Clinch tags use wins-only maths and appear once a spot is mathematically settled.
NL East clinch watch
Braves89-64Magic number6Phillies84-68 · 4.5 GBElimination number6Marlins76-77 · 13 GBElimination numberOutNationals71-82 · 18 GBElimination numberOutMets69-83 · 19.5 GBElimination numberOutMagic number = any combination of leader wins and second-place losses that clinches the division. Elimination number = how much a chaser can still lose before the title is out of reach.
NL East Teams
Atlanta Braves89-64 · National League No. 3Next: @ Astros, Fri, Sep 18 8:10 PMPhiladelphia Phillies84-68 · National League No. 5Next: @ Mets, Thu, Sep 17 7:15 PMMiami Marlins76-77 · National League No. 8Next: @ Padres, Fri, Sep 18 9:40 PMWashington Nationals71-82 · National League No. 12Next: @ Cardinals, Fri, Sep 18 8:15 PMNew York Mets69-83 · National League No. 13Next: vs Phillies, Thu, Sep 17 7:15 PMNL East Games
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Recent NL East Champions
Philadelphia Phillies96-66 · 02024Philadelphia Phillies95-67 · 02023Atlanta Braves104-58 · 02022Atlanta Braves101-61 · 02021Atlanta Braves88-73 · 0NL East title history
Since 2021 the NL East has been won by 2 different teams. The Atlanta Braves have the most titles in that span with 3. The strongest champion was the Braves in 2023 at 104-58. A division title is the only guaranteed playoff ticket in MLB: division winners take seeds 1 to 3 and the two with the best records skip the Wild Card Series.
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NL East FAQ
Who is leading the NL East?
The Atlanta Braves at 89-64, as of September 17.
Which teams are in the NL East?
Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, Miami Marlins, Washington Nationals, New York Mets.
How far back is second place in the NL East?
The Philadelphia Phillies trail the Atlanta Braves by 4.5 games.
How many NL East teams are in playoff position?
2 as of September 17: Braves (No. 3), Phillies (No. 5).
When is the next NL East game?
Phillies at Mets on Thursday, September 17.
Who won the NL East last season?
The Philadelphia Phillies, at 96-66 in 2025.
Who has won the NL East most often recently?
The Atlanta Braves, with 3 titles in the last 5 seasons.
How is the NL East winner decided?
Best winning percentage over the 162-game season. If two teams tie there is no extra game: head-to-head record decides first, then record within the division, then against the rest of the league.
Does the NL East winner make the playoffs?
Yes. The three division winners are seeded 1 to 3 in their league by record. The top two get a bye to the Division Series; the third hosts a best-of-three Wild Card Series.
What does GB mean?
Games behind the division leader. A half game means the teams have played a different number of games.
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