1972 MLB Imperialism Map

Territory Changes

Team Territory Control

This table shows all teams sorted by the number of territories they control.

Final standings: the Philadelphia Phillies finished on top with 12 of 24 territories (50.0%).

Team Territories Controlled
Philadelphia Phillies 12 (50.0%)
Minnesota Twins 12 (50.0%)

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  • Every team starts with the land closest to its ballpark.
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  • Territory carries over all season, with no resets until next year.
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Season Records

The standout territory feats of the season.

Biggest Land Grab
+12
Atlanta Braves
in a single day (1972-07-07)
Longest Reign
7
St. Louis Cardinals
straight days as leader
Most Conquered
166
Pittsburgh Pirates
territories taken all season
Biggest Collapse
−12
Atlanta Braves
lost in one day (1972-07-08)

Team Directory

Each team's season at a glance — days spent leading the map, largest empire, territory conquered, and the rise-and-fall sparkline. Sorted by who dominated.

Pittsburgh Pirates

Three Rivers Stadium

42 days led peak 12 +166 taken

Houston Astros

NRG Astrodome

31 days led peak 12 +94 taken

St. Louis Cardinals

Busch Stadium

15 days led peak 12 +58 taken

Cincinnati Reds

Cinergy Field

12 days led peak 12 +38 taken

Chicago Cubs

Wrigley Field

10 days led peak 12 +72 taken

Montreal Expos

Jarry Park Stadium

9 days led peak 12 +49 taken

Los Angeles Dodgers

Dodger Stadium

8 days led peak 12 +41 taken

New York Mets

Shea Stadium

5 days led peak 12 +37 taken

Atlanta Braves

Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium

4 days led peak 12 +30 taken

Philadelphia Phillies

Veterans Stadium

3 days led peak 12 +73 taken

San Diego Padres

Qualcomm Stadium

3 days led peak 12 +31 taken

San Francisco Giants

San Francisco Stadium at Candlestick Point

3 days led peak 12 +37 taken

Minnesota Twins

Metropolitan Stadium

0 days led peak 12 +110 taken

Chicago White Sox

White Sox Park

0 days led peak 12 +114 taken

Kansas City Royals

Municipal Stadium

0 days led peak 12 +61 taken

California Angels

Angel Stadium

0 days led peak 12 +69 taken

Baltimore Orioles

Memorial Stadium

0 days led peak 6 +53 taken

Boston Red Sox

Fenway Park

0 days led peak 6 +44 taken

Cleveland Indians

Cleveland Stadium

0 days led peak 6 +40 taken

Detroit Tigers

Navin Field

0 days led peak 6 +63 taken

Milwaukee Brewers

Milwaukee County Stadium

0 days led peak 6 +43 taken

New York Yankees

Yankee Stadium I

0 days led peak 6 +50 taken

Oakland Athletics

Oakland Coliseum

0 days led peak 6 +75 taken

Texas Rangers

Turnpike Stadium

0 days led peak 6 +80 taken

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