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The worst record to win a division in MLB history was 82-80 by the San Diego Padres, the National League West Division winners in 2005.
The 1962 New York Mets set the all time record for futility with 120 losses.
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2005 Padres, 82-80 (.506)
As far as winning percentage goes, that was the 1916 Philadelphia Athletics at .235 (record of 36-117). Second worst was the 1935 Boston Braves at .248 (38-115) and third worst was the 1962 New York Mets at .250 (40-120).
Hank Aaron with 755
2001 Seattle Mariners they went 116-46.
2001 Seattle Mariners they went 116-46.
Like other pro sports, the team finished last and with the worst record, or you trade for it.
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The New York Yankee's
As of the start of the 2008 season, the Philadelphia Philles have lost the most games in MLB history. Their franchise record is 8853-10028 for a winning percentage of .469. The team with the worst franchise winning percentage is the Tampa Bay Rays who have a record of 645-972 for a winning percentage of .399.