Southern League
The Southern League is a Double-A league of Minor League Baseball with 8 teams in the southeastern United States, each affiliated with a Major League Baseball club. 556 of 587 regular-season games played. The Rocket City Trash Pandas won the 2026 Southern League championship, beating the Biloxi Shuckers 2-1.
Latest scores
Full scheduleStandings
Full tableSouthern League North
| # | Team | W | L | PCT | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 73 | 64 | .533 | — | |
| 2 | 72 | 65 | .526 | 1.0 | |
| 3 | 61 | 77 | .442 | 12.5 | |
| 4 | 59 | 79 | .428 | 14.5 |
Southern League South
| # | Team | W | L | PCT | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79 | 58 | .577 | — | |
| 2 | 71 | 66 | .518 | 8.0 | |
| 3 | 66 | 68 | .493 | 11.5 | |
| 4 | 64 | 68 | .485 | 12.5 |
Next up
All gamesThe Southern League season is over. The new schedule appears here as soon as it is published.
Stat leaders
All statsBatting leaders
Home runs
- 1 Alec BrileyBirmingham Barons 30
- 1 Blake BurkeBiloxi Shuckers 30
- 1 Jordan GroshansColumbus Clingstones 30
Batting average
- 1 Blake BurkeBiloxi Shuckers .285
- 2 Brayden TaylorMontgomery Biscuits .284
- 3 Jordan GroshansColumbus Clingstones .282
Runs batted in
- 1 Jesús MadeBiloxi Shuckers 91
- 1 Will SimpsonMontgomery Biscuits 91
- 3 Alec BrileyBirmingham Barons 88
Pitching leaders
ERA
- 1 Garrett EdwardsMontgomery Biscuits 4.33
- 2 Santiago SuarezMontgomery Biscuits 4.50
- 3 Jaron DeBerryBiloxi Shuckers 4.69
Strikeouts
- 1 Jaron DeBerryBiloxi Shuckers 138
- 2 Austin GordonRocket City Trash Pandas 134
- 3 Lucas GordonBirmingham Barons 123
Saves
- 1 Luke MurphyRocket City Trash Pandas 18
- 2 Kenyon YovanRocket City Trash Pandas 14
- 3 Nigel BelgravePensacola Blue Wahoos 10
Southern League news
Double-A baseball
Double-A is the second-highest level of Minor League Baseball. It is often seen as the level where top prospects prove they are ready for the major leagues.
How the Southern League season works
The 8 teams play a regular season from April 3 to September 13 in 2026, split into two halves in most Minor League Baseball leagues. The best teams then play the playoffs for the Southern League title.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Southern League?
The Southern League is a Double-A league of Minor League Baseball. Every team is a farm team of a Major League Baseball club.
How many teams are in the Southern League?
8 in 2026: Biloxi Shuckers, Birmingham Barons, Chattanooga Lookouts, Columbus Clingstones, Knoxville Smokies, Montgomery Biscuits, Pensacola Blue Wahoos, Rocket City Trash Pandas.
When is the Southern League season?
From spring until September, followed by the playoffs.
How do the Southern League playoffs work?
After the regular season the best teams play the playoffs for the Southern League championship.
Standings, schedule and stats update automatically several times a day. Data: MLB Stats API (statsapi.mlb.com).
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