MLB Spring Training Standings

Last Modified Oct 31, 2024 09:34 GMT

Spring Training is a crucial time for Major League Baseball (MLB) teams to prepare for the regular season. During this period, teams compete against each other in a series of exhibition games to test new players, refine their strategies, and develop team cohesion. Although these games don't count towards the regular season record, tracking the MLB Spring Training Standings can still provide valuable insights into team performance and momentum heading into the regular season.

Tracking the MLB Spring Training Standings: Who's on Top and Who's Struggling

Keeping an eye on the standings during Spring Training gives fans a sense of which teams are doing well and which ones are struggling. But preseason records are not always an indicator of regular season success although they give fans an idea of a team's readiness for the upcoming season. Here is a table of the current MLB Spring Training Standings for the 2023 season as of March 12th, 2023:

Cactus League

TeamWinsLossesTiesWinning Percentage
Los Angeles Dodgers1150.688
Oakland Athletics952.643
Cincinnati Reds961.600
Chicago Cubs970.563
San Diego Padres871.533
Seattle Mariners881.500
Colorado Rockies771.500
Arizona Diamondbacks790.438
Milwaukee Brewers5110.313
Texas Rangers4120.250

Grapefruit League

TeamWinsLossesTiesWinning Percentage
Houston Astros1231.800
Tampa Bay Rays1141.733
Atlanta Braves1050.667
New York Yankees861.567
St. Louis Cardinals860.571
Toronto Blue Jays860.571
Baltimore Orioles780.467
Philadelphia Phillies691.400
Miami Marlins690.400
Boston Red Sox5100.333
Chicago White Sox4102.308
Pittsburgh Pirates3131.208
Kansas City Royals2141.125

Note that these standings are accurate as of March 12, 2023 and may change as the Spring Training season progresses.

The standings will continue to fluctuate as teams play more games during Spring Training. However, it's crucial to remember that clubs frequently use Spring Training games to try out new players and strategies which means that the results may not be an accurate representation of a team's regular season potential. Nevertheless, it's still fun to watch and observe which teams are showing potential and which might need more work before the regular season starts.

In addition to keeping track of team standings, it's also important to pay attention to individual performances during Spring Training. This is because coaches and scouts are always evaluating players to determine who will make the regular season roster which means standout performances during Spring Training can help players secure a spot on the team.

FAQ's On MLB Spring Training Standings

A. The numbers in the standings represent a team's wins, losses, and winning percentage. For example, if a team has played 10 games and won 6 of them, their record would be 6-4 and their winning percentage would be .600.
A. While Spring Training standings don't officially count towards a team's regular season record, a strong showing in Spring Training can give a team momentum and confidence heading into the regular season. It can also be an opportunity for players to showcase their skills and earn a spot on the team's roster.
A. If two or more teams have the same winning percentage at the end of Spring Training, tiebreakers are typically determined by head-to-head record or run differential.
A. No, draft position is determined by a team's regular season record from the previous year.
A. Ties are allowed in Spring Training, although many leagues have rules in place to encourage teams to play extra innings or have a tiebreaker in place. If a game does end in a tie, it does not count towards a team's record.

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