z: best record, c: conference winner, y: division winner, w: wildcard, x: clinched playoff spot
The 1961 Chicago Cubs, managed by Vedie Himsl (5-6) and Harry Craft (4-8) and Vedie Himsl (5-12) and El Tappe (2-0) and Harry Craft (3-1) and Vedie Himsl (0-3) and El Tappe (35-43) and Lou Klein (5-6) and El Tappe (5-11), missed the postseason after finishing the MLB regular season in 7th place in the NL with a 64-90 record.