Here are what the standings should look like come October 2000. Prof. Bukiet's 2000 Major League Standings October 2, 2000 -- Major League Baseball Standings Predictions posted March 24, 2000 National League East American League East Team Won Lost Pct. GB Team Won Lost Pct. GB Braves 101 61 .623 - Red Sox 100 62 .617 - METS 89 73 .549 12 YANKEES 96 66 .593 4 Phillies 82 80 .506 19 Orioles 84 78 .519 16 Expos 77 85 .475 24 Tampa Bay 78 84 .481 22 Marlins 59 102 .364 42 Blue Jays 75 87 .463 25 National League Central American League Central Team Won Lost Pct. GB Team Won Lost Pct. GB Astros 96 66 .593 - Indians 91 71 .562 - Reds 96 66 .593 - Tigers 75 87 .463 16 Cubs 80 82 .494 16 WhiteSox 70 92 .432 21 Pirates 78 84 .481 18 Royals 65 97 .401 26 Cards 77 85 .475 19 Twins 64 98 .395 27 Brewers 57 105 .352 39 National League West American League West Team Won Lost Pct. GB Team Won Lost Pct. GB D'backs 96 66 .593 - Rangers 92 70 .568 - Dodgers 85 77 .525 11 Mariners 90 72 .556 2 Rockies 79 83 .488 17 Athletics 89 73 .549 3 Giants 78 84 .481 18 Angels 62 100 .383 30 Padres 69 93 .426 27