Prof. Bukiet's 1998 Major League Standings September 28, 1998 -- Major League Baseball Standings National League East American League East Team Won Lost Pct. GB Team Won Lost Pct. GB Braves 98 64 .604 - YANKEES 94 68 .580 - Phillies 76 86 .469 22 *Orioles 90 72 .556 4 METS 74 88 .457 24 *Red Sox 89 73 .549 5 Expos 70 92 .432 28 Blue Jays 82 80 .506 12 Marlins 67 95 .414 31 Tampa Bay 64 98 .395 30 National League Central American League Central Team Won Lost Pct. GB Team Won Lost Pct. GB Astros 92 70 .568 - Indians 95 65 .586 - *Cards 88 74 .543 4 Royals 78 84 .481 17 Brewers 85 77 .525 7 White Sox 72 90 .444 23 Cubs 83 79 .512 9 Twins 71 91 .438 24 Reds 81 81 .500 11 Tigers 70 92 .432 25 Pirates 69 93 .426 23 National League West American League West Team Won Lost Pct. GB Team Won Lost Pct. GB Dodgers 89 73 .549 - Mariners 94 68 .580 - Padres 86 76 .531 3 Angels 83 79 .512 11 Rockies 85 77 .525 4 Rangers 82 80 .506 12 Giants 84 78 .519 5 Athletics 81 81 .500 20 Diamondbacks 65 97 .401 24 Wild Card Teams (Baltimore and Red Sox only 1/3 game apart)