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What’s the most “meh” team in Major League Baseball?

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By JT Law · Bless You Boys

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 12:00 PM

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Bless You Boys writer JT Law concluded the Pittsburgh Pirates are MLB's most 'meh' team based on playoff performance.
The analysis evaluated all 30 MLB franchises across 29 seasons from 1998 through 2026 using a postseason point system.
The New York Yankees topped the rankings with 70 points, while the Pittsburgh Pirates ranked last with four.

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Bless You Boys writer JT Law analyzed Major League Baseball franchises to identify the sport's most "meh" team based on playoff success from 1998 through 2026. Law created a custom scoring system that awarded between one and five points according to how far each franchise advanced in the postseason over that 29-season span.

According to Law's calculations, the Pittsburgh Pirates finished last with just four points, leading him to conclude they are MLB's most uninspiring team. The New York Yankees finished first with 70 points, while the Detroit Tigers landed directly on the league median with 19 points.

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