1956 MLB Season Standings

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1956 MLB Season Summary

Who won the 1956 World Series?

The 1956 World Series winner was the New York Yankees, who defeated the Brooklyn Dodgers in 7 games. The final game was on on Oct 10, 1956, in which the Yankees won 9-0 on the road.

When was the 1956 World Series?

The 1956 World Series started on Oct 3, 1956 and ended on Oct 10, 1956, lasting the full 7 games.

Which MLB team had the best regular season record in 1956?

The New York Yankees had the best regular season record in the 1956 MLB season at 97-57.

Which MLB team had the best run differential in the 1956 regular season?

The New York Yankees had the best run differential in the 1956 regular season at +226 runs.

Which MLB team had the worst run differential in the 1956 regular season?

The Washington Senators had the worst run differential in the 1956 regular season at -272 runs.

Which MLB team had the most runs per game in the 1956 regular season?

The New York Yankees had the most runs per game in the 1956 regular season at 5.56 RPG.

Which MLB team allowed the fewest runs per game in the 1956 regular season?

The Milwaukee Braves allowed the fewest runs per game in the 1956 regular season at 3.69 runs allowed per game.

Which MLB team was the last undefeated team in the 1956 season?

There were 2 teams who tied as the last undefeated teams in the 1956 season with their first losses occuring on Apr 21, 1956, the Chicago White Sox (started 3-0) and the Milwaukee Braves (started 3-0).

Show 1956 MLB Standings:

1956 MLB Standings

	Team	Record	Streak	RPG	RPG Allowed	Run Differential	Playoff Result
1	New York Yankees	97-57	L2	5.56	4.10	+226	Won WS
2	Brooklyn Dodgers	93-61	W3	4.68	3.90	+119	Lost WS
3	Milwaukee Braves	92-62	W1	4.60	3.69	+140
4	Cincinnati Redlegs	91-63	W2	5.03	4.27	+117
5	Cleveland Indians	88-66	L2	4.57	3.72	+131
6	Chicago White Sox	85-69	L1	5.04	4.12	+142
7	Boston Red Sox	84-70	W2	5.01	4.82	+29
8	Detroit Tigers	82-72	W2	5.11	4.53	+90
9	St. Louis Cardinals	76-78	L1	4.40	4.53	-20
10	Philadelphia Phillies	71-83	W1	4.34	4.79	-70
11	Baltimore Orioles	69-85	W2	3.71	4.58	-134
12	New York Giants	67-87	L1	3.51	4.22	-110
13	Pittsburgh Pirates	66-88	L4	3.77	4.19	-65
14	Chicago Cubs	60-94	L2	3.83	4.55	-111
15	Washington Senators	59-95	L2	4.22	5.99	-272
16	Kansas City Athletics	52-102	W1	4.02	5.40	-212

By Divisions:

AL

Team	Record	Streak	Run Diff	GB
Yankees	97-57	L2	+226	–
Indians	88-66	L2	+131	9.0
White Sox	85-69	L1	+142	12.0
Red Sox	84-70	W2	+29	13.0
Tigers	82-72	W2	+90	15.0
Orioles	69-85	W2	-134	28.0
Senators	59-95	L2	-272	38.0
Athletics	52-102	W1	-212	45.0

NL

Team	Record	Streak	Run Diff	GB
Dodgers	93-61	W3	+119	–
Braves	92-62	W1	+140	1.0
Redlegs	91-63	W2	+117	2.0
Cardinals	76-78	L1	-20	17.0
Phillies	71-83	W1	-70	22.0
Giants	67-87	L1	-110	26.0
Pirates	66-88	L4	-65	27.0
Cubs	60-94	L2	-111	33.0