text: how do they determine order for tied teams in mlb standings? i've been noticing lately that no matter who the toronto blue jays are tied with they always are listed below whatever team they are tied with. this happens when the "games behind" is equal and the win-loss record is the same. take a look at today's standings and let me know why toronto is listed after new york.  http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/standings 1. winning percentage -a team that is 6-4 has a better winning percentage than a team that is 7-5, but they would be tied as far a gb.  2. alphabetical by city