The 7 Greatest MLB Batting Lineups All-Time

Baseball’s history is rich with teams whose offenses are still celebrated to this day.

Our list of the greatest MLB batting lineups gives some credit to those lineups that were not just good, but great, combining power, consistency, and a lot of swagger – more often than not resulting in their teams being crowned World Series winners.

Best MLB Offensive Lineups in History

From the ’20s legends to the modern game, these teams have left a lasting impact with their incredible offensive power.

These are our best ever baseball batting lineups with stats for the key players in each squad.

1. 1927 New York Yankees (“Murderers’ Row”)

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The 1927 Yankees, often dubbed “Murderers’ Row,” are our top of the list, and considered by many to be the best team in the history of Major League Baseball.

The lineup was headlined by Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig, who together combined for a staggering 107 home runs that season, an unheard of feat at the time.

2. 1976 Cincinnati Reds (“The Big Red Machine”)

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The Big Red Machine owned the mid-1970s with a squad that gathered as many headlines for it’s off field antics as it’s on the pitch record.

Known for their aggressive base-running and clutch hitting, this team was a threat every postseason.

3. 1998 New York Yankees

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The 1998 Yankees set a then-record for most regular-season wins with 114 and stormed through the playoffs, ultimately sweeping the San Diego Padres in the World Series.

This lineup was known for its depth, with contributions coming from up and down the roster.

4. 2004 Boston Red Sox (“The Idiots”)

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The Red Sox famously broke the “Curse of the Bambino” in 2004, with a lineup that smashed opponents with sheer offensive power.

Their ALCS comeback against the Yankees remains one of the most storied chapters in MLB history.

5. 1929 Philadelphia Athletics

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The Philadelphia Athletics of 1929 overwhelmed their competition with a lineup that featured three Hall of Famers.

Their awesome performance in the World Series was the culmination of a season where they ran roughshod over American League pitching.

6. 2016 Chicago Cubs

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Ending a 108-year championship drought, the 2016 Cubs were known for their young talent and big-game performances.

Their historic World Series win over the Guardians in 7 games was propelled by a lineup that came through when it mattered most.

7. 1961 New York Yankees

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The ’61 Yankees are immortalized by Roger Maris breaking Babe Ruth’s single-season home run record with 61 homers.

Alongside Mickey Mantle, this duo powered one of the most formidable slugging tandems in baseball history.

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