Six

The Oakland Athletics (18-50; .265) have won six in a row; the Kansas City Royals (18-48; .273) have lost seven. that means the A's have caught up to the Royals in wins, and are only one game back.

Oakland through 68 games now has a better record than the 1916 and 1920 Philadelphia A's, which were 17-50-1 through 68 games. They are still behind the worst Oakland start through 68 games; the 1979 A's were 20-48.

So, let's go to the history.

By Wins

All-time: The A's and Royals are tied for 39th worst win totals with the 1883 NL Worcester Ruby Legs (18-66; .214). They are ahead of the 1873 NA Brooklyn Atlantics and the 1883 Philadelphia Quakers, and they are behind the 1879 NL Troy Trojans (19-56; .253), the 1882 NL Baltimore Orioles (19-54; .260), and the 2020 Pittsburgh Pirates (19-41; .317).

Since 1876: They are tied for 14th with the 1882 Ruby Legs. Ahead of the 1883 Philadelphia Quakers. Next on the list are the Trojans, Orioles, and Pirates.

American League: Tied for worst. Next on the list is the 2020 AL Texas Rangers (22-38, .367).

Since 1901: Tied for worst. Next on the list is the 2020 Pittsburgh Pirages (19-41; .317)

Since 1876, >100 games: Tied for worst. Next on the list are the 1899 NL Cleveland Spiders (20-134; .123)

By Winning Percentage

All-time: Oakland (.265) currently sports the 45th worst all-time winning percentage, ahead of the 1877 NL Cincinnati Reds (15-42; .263), and behind the 2003 Detroit Tigers (43-119; .265). The Royals are tied for 49th with the 1872 NL Cleveland Forest Cities (6-16; .273), 1890 Buffalo Bisons (36-96, .273), and the 1952 Pittsburgh Pirates (42-112). They are ahead of the 1884 AA Indianapolis Hoosiers (29-78; .271), and behind the 1909 AL Washington Senators (42-110; .276).

Since 1876: The A's are 29th worst, ahead of the 1877 Reds (.263), and behind the 2003 Tigers (.265). Kansas City (.273) is tied for 33rd with the 1890 Bisons and the 1952 Pirates. Ahead of the 1884 Hoosiers (.271). Ahead of the 1909 Senators (.276)

American League: #3 1919 Philadelphia Athletics (36-104, .257), #4 2023 Oakland Athletics (18-50; .2647), #5 Detroit Tigers (43-119, .2654), #6 2023 Kansas City Royals (18-48; .272), #7 1909 Washington Senators (42-110; .276)

Since 1901: #5 1919 A's (.257), #6 2023 A's (.2647), #7 2003 Tigers (.2654), #8 (tie) 1952 Pirates and 2023 Royals (.273), #9 1909 Senators (.276)

 Since 1876, >100 games: #13 1898 NL St. Louis Browns (39-111, .260), #14 2023 Oakland (.2647), #15 2003 Detroit (.2654), #16 1894 NL Louisville Colonels (36-94; .277), #17 1884 AA Indianapolis Hoosiers (29-78; .271), #18 (tie) 1890 Bisons, 1952 Pirates, 2003 Royals (.273), #21 1909 Senators (.276)

Note

The Arizona Diamondbacks (41-25) are the fourth team this season that can rest easy because they have more wins than the 1962 NL New York Mets (40-120).