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NEW MANAGEMENT: c. The 1988 Baltimore Orioles had a 54-101 record after Frank Robinson took over for Cal Ripken Sr. , who had gone 0-6.

AL LEAST: The 1916 Philadelphia Athletics (36-117) hold the AL record for losses.

THIS WEEK'S MATCHUP: 1. a (zero 100-loss seasons); 2. d (three); 3. c (one); 4. b (two)

LOSS LEADERS: Orioles/Browns (8,305 losses, including 89 as the Brewers in 1901); Twins/Senators (8,296); Athletics (8,192); Tigers (7,860)