1956 Season
16 teams competed during the 1956 baseball season across multiple leagues.
Season Overview
Explore complete statistics, standings, and postseason results from the 1956 baseball season.
Postseason
World Series
NYA defeated BRO (4-3)
National League
| Team Name | W | L | Win% | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Dodgers ★ | 93 | 61 | 0.604 | 1 |
| Milwaukee Braves | 92 | 62 | 0.597 | 2 |
| Cincinnati Redlegs | 91 | 63 | 0.591 | 3 |
| St. Louis Cardinals | 76 | 78 | 0.494 | 4 |
| Philadelphia Phillies | 71 | 83 | 0.461 | 5 |
| New York Giants | 67 | 87 | 0.435 | 6 |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 66 | 88 | 0.429 | 7 |
| Chicago Cubs | 60 | 94 | 0.390 | 8 |
American League
| Team Name | W | L | Win% | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Yankees ★ | 97 | 57 | 0.630 | 1 |
| Cleveland Indians | 88 | 66 | 0.571 | 2 |
| Chicago White Sox | 85 | 69 | 0.552 | 3 |
| Boston Red Sox | 84 | 70 | 0.545 | 4 |
| Detroit Tigers | 82 | 72 | 0.532 | 5 |
| Baltimore Orioles | 69 | 85 | 0.448 | 6 |
| Washington Senators | 59 | 95 | 0.383 | 7 |
| Kansas City Athletics | 52 | 102 | 0.338 | 8 |
Season Leaders
View the 1956 season's statistical leaders in batting, pitching, and fielding categories.