American League posts worst modern-era winning percentage in MLB

7 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 3

Just four of 15 AL teams are above .500, while the league’s .480 mark trails the National League’s .520 a little over 20% into the 2026 season.
The AL’s weakness is broad rather than concentrated, with tightly packed divisions and only the Yankees and Rays meaningfully above .500.
The report links the gap to improved pitching depth, several stars shifting to NL clubs, and struggles by big-spending teams, though it notes the season remains early.

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