Brewers, Dodgers lead MLB with +200 run differentials

The Chicago Cubs trail in third place at +146.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 231 min read

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Run differential leaders/trailers 1. Milwaukee Brewers +200 Dodgers +200 3. Cubs +146 4. Yankees +134 5. Braves +116 30

What happened: The New York Yankees and Atlanta Braves round out the top five on the major league leaderboard with marks. On the other end of the spectrum, the Athletics carry the worst differential at -221.

Why it matters: The standings highlight the gap between the top contenders and rebuilding rosters as the regular season concludes. The Colorado Rockies and Cincinnati Reds join Oakland at the bottom of the league.

By the numbers: The Milwaukee Brewers are 96-57 this season, averaging 5.1 runs per game while allowing 3.9. The Kansas City Royals and Los Angeles Angels (-89) complete the trailers.

What to watch: Milwaukee has a scheduled matchup against the Philadelphia Phillies.

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@Buster_ESPN Sep 23, 6:50 AM ET

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Brewers, Dodgers lead MLB with +200 run differentials

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