In August 2025, the Milwaukee Brewers secured their best record over a 30-game stretch in franchise history within a single season. They also became the 10th team in the divisional era to have multiple 10-plus-game winning streaks in a season.
Though the Brewers’ hot streak is impressive, they will need to push further to land a spot on the list of best modern MLB records of all time. MLB teams with the most wins in a single season continue to stand in a league of their own.
Check out the historical breakdown below:
Best winning percentage in AL/NL history in the modern era (since 1900)
1. 1906 Cubs: .763 (116-36)
2. 1902 Pirates: .741 (103-36)
3. 1909 Pirates: .724 (110-42)
4. 1954 Cleveland: .721 (111-43)
5. 2020 Dodgers: .717 (43-17) *Shortened season
6. 2001 Mariners: .716 (116-46)
7. 1927 Yankees: .714 (110-44)
T8. 1907 Cubs: .704 (107-45)
T8. 1931 Athletics: .704 (107-45)
T8. 1998 Yankees: .704 (114-48)
Teams with the most wins in a single season in AL/NL history (and their record)
T1. 1906 Cubs: 116-36
T1. 2001 Mariners: 116-46
3. 1998 Yankees: 114-48
T4. 1954 Indians: 111-43
T4. 2022 Dodgers: 111-51
T6. 1909 Pirates: 110-42
T6. 1927 Yankees: 110-44
T8. 1961 Yankees: 109-53
T8. 1969 Orioles: 109-53
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