What are the worst records in MLB history?

The Chicago White Sox are struggling in 2024. At the end of September, the White Sox fell to the Detroit Tigersand broke the modern MLB era record for most lossesin a season, taking over the historical slot previously held by the 1962 expansion New York Mets.

Check out the historical rundown below:

Worst Records, MLB History

(Min. 150 Games Played; W-L, Win Pct)

1899 Cleveland Spiders: 20-134, .130

1916 Philadelphia A's: 36-117, .235

1935 Boston Braves: 38-115, .248

2024 Chicago White Sox: 39-121, .244

1962 New York Mets: 40-120, .250

1904 Washington Senators: 38-113, .252

Most Losses in a Season, MLB History

(W-L, Win Pct)

1899 Cleveland Spiders: 134

2024 Chicago White Sox: 121

1962 New York Mets: 120

2003 Detroit Tigers: 119

1916 Philadelphia Athletics: 117

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