z: best record, c: conference winner, y: division winner, w: wildcard, x: clinched playoff spot
The 1961 Minnesota Twins, managed by Cookie Lavagetto (19-30) and Sam Mele (2-5) and Cookie Lavagetto (4-6) and Sam Mele (45-49), missed the postseason after finishing the MLB regular season in 7th place in the AL with a 70-90 record.