Dodgers Have Chance to Break 142-Year-Old MLB Record
The Los Angeles Dodgers have gotten off to a great start in 2026, and their run differential definitely reflects that. The Dodgers, after their loss to the Texas Rangers, have a run differential of +35—the best in MLB. They currently have an 11-4 record and are just shy of being on pace for the MLB record of +458, which the St.
Louis Maroons set in 1884. As far as the Modern Era (Since 1900) is concerned, the 1939 New York Yankees hold the record at +411. LA is the closest team since the end of World War 2 to breaking the record, having a +334 differential in the 2022 season.
At their current pace, the Dodgers are set to reach a +378 run differential, as they’re averaging +2. 33 runs per game, but if they only marginally improve, they could very well chase the feat. The Maroons averaged +2.
827 per game in 1884, which is a perfectly attainable number for a supercharged offense like the Dodgers. The Dodgers are projected to win 100 games this season, per FanGraphs , and their strong offense makes a lofty goal such as this attainable. Apr 12, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) hits a solo homerun during the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Dodger Stadium.
Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images How Good is the Dodgers’ Offense? At the moment, the Dodgers have the best offense in MLB, both statistically and on paper. LA leads MLB in wRC+ with a collective 148, and have hit seven more home runs (27) than the next closest team.