1973 Season
24 teams competed during the 1973 baseball season across multiple divisions.
Season Overview
Explore complete statistics, standings, and postseason results from the 1973 baseball season.
Postseason
World Series
OAK defeated NYN (4-3)
American League Championship Series
OAK defeated BAL (3-2)
National League Championship Series
NYN defeated CIN (3-2)
American League East
| Team Name | W | L | Win% | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Orioles ★ | 97 | 65 | 0.599 | 1 |
| Boston Red Sox | 89 | 73 | 0.549 | 2 |
| Detroit Tigers | 85 | 77 | 0.525 | 3 |
| New York Yankees | 80 | 82 | 0.494 | 4 |
| Milwaukee Brewers | 74 | 88 | 0.457 | 5 |
| Cleveland Indians | 71 | 91 | 0.438 | 6 |
American League West
| Team Name | W | L | Win% | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Athletics ★ | 94 | 68 | 0.580 | 1 |
| Kansas City Royals | 88 | 74 | 0.543 | 2 |
| Minnesota Twins | 81 | 81 | 0.500 | 3 |
| California Angels | 79 | 83 | 0.488 | 4 |
| Chicago White Sox | 77 | 85 | 0.475 | 5 |
| Texas Rangers | 57 | 105 | 0.352 | 6 |
National League East
| Team Name | W | L | Win% | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Mets ★ | 82 | 79 | 0.509 | 1 |
| St. Louis Cardinals | 81 | 81 | 0.500 | 2 |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 80 | 82 | 0.494 | 3 |
| Montreal Expos | 79 | 83 | 0.488 | 4 |
| Chicago Cubs | 77 | 84 | 0.478 | 5 |
| Philadelphia Phillies | 71 | 91 | 0.438 | 6 |
National League West
| Team Name | W | L | Win% | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Reds ★ | 99 | 63 | 0.611 | 1 |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | 95 | 66 | 0.590 | 2 |
| San Francisco Giants | 88 | 74 | 0.543 | 3 |
| Houston Astros | 82 | 80 | 0.506 | 4 |
| Atlanta Braves | 76 | 85 | 0.472 | 5 |
| San Diego Padres | 60 | 102 | 0.370 | 6 |
Season Leaders
View the 1973 season's statistical leaders in batting, pitching, and fielding categories.