Today on OTM: The American League is upside down

TL;DR

The American League standings show surprising leaders: the Tampa Bay Rays, Minnesota Twins, and Sacramento Athletics. Meanwhile, teams like the Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays are struggling at the bottom.

Key points

Tampa Bay Rays lead the American League with a 11-7 record.
Minnesota Twins are second with an 11-8 record.
Sacramento Athletics are tied for first in their division.
Several teams, including the Red Sox and Blue Jays, are struggling in last place.
The MLB season is 12% complete, raising questions about team performances.

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 14: Trevor Larnach #9, Byron Buxton #25 and Matt Wallner #38 of the Minnesota Twins celebrate after the Twins defeated the Boston Red Sox at Target Field on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Turner/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images Not sure if anyone has looked at the American League standings in the past 24 hours, but the following three teams are leading their divisions: Tampa Bay Rays (11-7): winners of six straight Minnesota Twins (11-8): winners of 8-of-10 Sacramento Athletics\* (10-9): winners of 8-of-11, tied for first with the Texas Rangers *\*(I’m calling them Sacramento going forward. They are not moving to Las Vegas until 2028, at best. Enough is enough.)* A list of teams that are in last place, or tied-for-last place across MLB, includes: the Toronto Blue Jays, Boston Red Sox, , , , and . For as poorly as the Red Sox have played, they haven’t dug themselves as much of a hole as one would think, with the Rays’ .611 winning percentage leading the way in the entire American League. The and are coming to town for the next seven days. No more messing around. The Major League Baseball season is now 12% complete, approximately one-eighth of the season. Is this a large enough sample size to draw any real conclusions? Are any of these first-place teams for real? Which of these unexpected last-place teams are cooked, if any? Discuss in the comments, be good to each other, and enjoy the weekend. Take Monday off while you’re at it.

Q&A

Which teams are currently leading the American League divisions?

The Tampa Bay Rays, Minnesota Twins, and Sacramento Athletics are leading their divisions.

What is the current record of the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League?

The Tampa Bay Rays have a record of 11-7 and are on a six-game winning streak.

Which teams are in last place in the American League standings?

The teams in last place include the Toronto Blue Jays, Boston Red Sox, Seattle Mariners, Houston Astros, New York Mets, and Chicago Cubs.