MLB Power Rankings Week 7: Los Angeles Dodgers perched atop as Texas Rangers take dramatic tumble
**Statistics as of Monday, May 5**
1. Los Angeles Dodgers (Last week: 2)
Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
The Dodgers ride a seven-game winning streak back to the summit, currently boasting baseball's best record. Yoshinobu Yamamoto has established himself as one of MLB's elite arms with a 0.90 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, and 1.5 WAR.
Advertisement
'You knew the sleeping giant was going to wake up and start smashing things any minute now, and that minute came this week: The Dodgers just blitzed everybody this week and are back to having the best record in baseball,' writes MLB.com's Will Leitch. 'During their first six wins this week, they didn't trail after a single inning!'
2. San Diego Padres (Last week: 8)
Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
The Padres vault six spots on the strength of a five-game winning streak and a 6-4 record over their last 10 games. Nick Pivetta is proving to be one of the offseason's shrewdest acquisitions.
'San Diego inked the veteran right-hander to a four-year, $55-million contract in February,' writes theScore.com. 'He's second in the NL with a 1.78 ERA and has held hitters to a paltry .169 batting average in six starts.'
3. Chicago Cubs (Last week: 4)
Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
Center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has emerged as a breakout star for the Cubs, posting an .867 OPS and 140 OPS+ through 35 games.
Advertisement
'Check out these stats from April 13 through May 2: He led MLB with 18 RBIs and tied with Cal Raleigh for the most homers in MLB during that span with eight,' notes Leitch. 'His slash line? .349/.359/.857. Oh, and he plays fantastic defense and has six stolen bases.'
4. New York Mets (Last week: 1)
Credit: Tim Vizer-Imagn Images
The Mets slide three spots after dropping consecutive series against the Diamondbacks and Cardinals, including both ends of Sunday's doubleheader in St. Louis.
'They've lost four of five, but the Mets were playing at a 113-win pace before that,' writes CBS Sports' Matt Snyder. 'A backslide was bound to happen.'
5. Detroit Tigers (Last week: 5)
Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images
The Tigers maintain their position with the American League's best record (22-13) and MLB's top run differential (+63). Even more surprising, Javy Baez has rediscovered his form with an .829 OPS and 137 OPS+.
Advertisement
'Javier Báez is hitting .309 and playing the hell out of center field,' notes Snyder. 'He's already over 1.5 WAR. Last season he posted -1.1.'
6. Seattle Mariners (Last week: 7)
Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Seattle's offense has surged early this season, ranking fourth in home runs (49) and eighth in runs scored (168). Catcher Cal Raleigh leads the charge with 12 home runs.
'The Mariners won six in a row before dropping Sunday's series finale in Arlington, and they scored 50 runs across those six games as the offense has been firing on all cylinders,' writes Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter.
7. San Francisco Giants (Last week: 3)
Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images
The Giants experienced a three-game skid last week, including a two-game sweep by the Padres, before rebounding with three straight wins. They face a challenging road series against the Cubs this week.
Advertisement
'The Giants have more or less held the line over the last two weeks, although they sit third in the ultra-competitive NL West,' notes theScore.com. 'While they're in a good position and own one of the best rotations in baseball, it's still hard to know what to make of this team because of its relatively soft schedule.'
8. New York Yankees (Last week: 6)
Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
The Yankees dropped back-to-back home series against the Orioles and Rays. With Gerrit Cole sidelined for the season, Max Fried has stepped up as the rotation's anchor.
'Left-hander Max Fried has been worth every penny of his $218 million deal so far, going 6-0 with a 1.01 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 39 strikeouts in 44.2 innings over his first seven starts in pinstripes,' writes Reuter.
9. Philadelphia Phillies (Last week: 12)
Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
The Phillies climb three spots after going 4-2 on their six-game homestand, welcoming back outfielder Brandon Marsh and starter Ranger Suarez from the injured list. Their success comes despite third baseman Alec Bohm's significant struggles.
Advertisement
'The Phillies righted the ship after a five-game skid by winning six of their last eight games. Managing to do so while getting almost no production from third baseman Alec Bohm, who owns the fifth-worst wRC+ (46) among qualified hitters, is something of a miracle,' writes theScore.com. 'The Phillies are a very good and talented team, but Bohm's created a gaping hole in their lineup.'
10. Cleveland Guardians (Last week: 11)
Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
The Guardians have won five of their last seven games, securing second place in the AL Central with a 20-14 record despite a concerning -23 run differential.
'They are doing well despite Emmanuel Clase having been terrible and the rotation posting a less-than-average 4.20 ERA,' writes Snyder.
11. Kansas City Royals (Last week: 18)
Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images
The Royals make the week's biggest jump, going 8-2 in their last 10 games. Shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. continues to excel, leading MLB with 13 doubles while posting an .872 OPS and 146 OPS+.
12. Cincinnati Reds (Last week: 10)
Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
Cincinnati's pitching staff, led by Hunter Greene, has powered them to a +34 run differential. However, their sub-.500 record at home remains a concern.
13. Arizona Diamondbacks (Last week: 14)
Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images
The Diamondbacks face a potential setback as ace Corbin Burnes deals with right shoulder inflammation, forcing him to skip his next start.
14. Athletics (Last week: 21)
Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images
The Athletics have been baseball's hottest team since mid-April, recording an MLB-best 13 wins since April 15 and climbing to second place in the AL West.
15. Houston Astros (Last week: 15)
Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
Lance McCullers Jr. made his first start since the 2022 World Series on Sunday, delivering 3⅔ scoreless innings with four strikeouts and three hits in Houston's 5-4 loss to the White Sox. The Astros now face another challenge with Yordan Alvarez landing on the injured list due to right hand inflammation.
16. Boston Red Sox (Last week: 9)
Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images
The Red Sox drop seven spots after consecutive series losses to the Blue Jays and Twins. Adding to their troubles, first baseman Triston Casas is out for the season after rupturing the patella tendon in his left knee.
17. Tampa Bay Rays (Last week: 17)
Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
The Rays were swept by the surging Royals before bouncing back to win their series against the Yankees. Their offensive output remains a concern, ranking 21st in OPS (.681).
18. Milwaukee Brewers (Last week: 19)
Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
The Brewers present an offensive enigma, ranking 10th in runs scored (165) but just 23rd in both home runs (28) and OPS (.674). Rookie outfielder Jackson Chourio's plate discipline needs improvement — he's drawn only two walks against 33 strikeouts in 153 plate appearances.
19. Atlanta Braves (Last week: 16)
Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
The Braves should receive a boost soon with former NL MVP Ronald Acuña Jr. nearing his return from the torn ACL in his left knee suffered in May 2024.
20. St. Louis Cardinals (Last week: 25)
Credit: Tim Vizer-Imagn Images
Will Nolan Arenado approve a trade at the deadline? The Cardinals third baseman has 12 extra-base hits (nine doubles and three home runs), to go along with a .742 OPS and 108 OPS+.
21. Texas Rangers (Last week: 13)
Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images
The Rangers continue their free fall, dropping eight spots. Their hitting woes prompted the firing of their offensive coordinator, Jake Burger's demotion to the minors, and Leody Tavares being placed on outright waivers.
22. Toronto Blue Jays (Last week: 20)
Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. shows signs of heating up, going 7-for-25 over the past seven games with two home runs, five runs scored, and six RBIs.
23. Washington Nationals (Last week: 22)
Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
James Wood, acquired from the Padres in the Juan Soto trade, has outperformed the four-time All-Star across multiple offensive categories, including home runs, doubles, hits, RBIs, total bases, OPS, and OPS+.
24. Minnesota Twins (Last week: 23)
Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
Carlos Correa's early-season struggles continue to hamper the Twins. The three-time All-Star shortstop has mustered just a .560 OPS, 57 OPS+, and one home run.
25. Baltimore Orioles (Last week: 24)
Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images
The Orioles find themselves at the bottom of the AL East, hampered by a -55 run differential that ranks fourth-worst in baseball.
26. Miami Marlins (Last week: 27)
Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images
Sandy Alcantara's trade value continues to diminish. The 2022 NL Cy Young winner has struggled with an 8.31 ERA and 54 ERA+ across six starts, surrendering 24 earned runs and 17 walks in 26 innings.
27. Los Angeles Angels (Last week: 26)
Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
The Angels' season follows a familiar script with Mike Trout landing on the injured list, this time with a bone bruise in his left knee.
28. Chicago White Sox (Last week: 29)
Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
The White Sox went 5-5 in their last 10 games, including taking two of three from the Astros.
29. Pittsburgh Pirates (Last week: 28)
Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
The Pirates have dropped eight of their last 10 games amid growing criticism that ownership and management have failed to build a competitive roster around Paul Skenes.
30. Colorado Rockies (Last week: 30)
Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images
The Rockies maintain their position at the bottom with MLB's worst record (6-28) and run differential.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Newsweek
a few seconds ago
- Newsweek
Shohei Ohtani Makes Candid Admission After Dodgers Drop to Second Place
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Few could have foreseen this type of late-season swoon from the Los Angeles Dodgers. After holding a nine-game lead in the National League West entering play on July 4, the Dodgers went into a tailspin. Entering Friday's series against the now-first-place San Diego Padres, Los Angeles was 12-21 in its last 33 games. Wednesday night was a new low, as the Dodgers were swept in their six-game season series against the Los Angeles Angels, typically their punching bag during interleague rivalry play. ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 13: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after striking out Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels to end the first inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim... ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 13: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after striking out Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels to end the first inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 13, 2025 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by)Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani took the mound against his old team on Wednesday night, and he managed to strike out fellow Most Valuable Player Mike Trout twice, building on his high-profile championship-clinching moment at the 2023 World Baseball Classic. But Ohtani would have traded it all for a win, and with his team a game back of the Padres, who swept their series with the San Francisco Giants, he was fairly candid about how he felt after the game. "Obviously, it doesn't feel good to fall into second place and to lose a lot of these games," Ohtani said through interpreter Will Ireton (via Sonja Chen of "We're doing everything in our power, having close meetings, doing everything that we can to try to right the ship. We just have to do a better job." Six of the Dodgers' next 10 games are against the Padres, and they've already taken five of seven in the season series with San Diego. They're in good position on paper, but the two teams have been headed in such opposite directions that it may be hard to stop momentum. As long as the Dodgers have Ohtani on their side, they have to like their odds of emerging victorious from this battle. But it's surprising to even see it become a battle when it appeared Los Angeles would run away with the title. More MLB: Astros $95M Six-Time All-Star Seeking Second Opinion After 'Gut Punch' Injury
Newsweek
a few seconds ago
- Newsweek
Blue Jays' Shane Bieber Predicted to Exit Deal Shortly After Joining Team
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Toronto Blue Jays answered their surge in the standings with a bold move at the trade deadline, acquiring former Cy Young Award winner Shane Bieber from the Cleveland Guardians. Though the team has been performing well without him, the addition of Bieber seemed to be just what the Blue Jays needed to make a push to the playoffs followed by a deep run. If he can recapture even a modicum of his top form, he'll be a key contributor alongside starters Kevin Gausman, Jose Berrios, Chris Bassitt and Max Scherzer. But the Blue Jays might not have him in the rotation for very long. He has yet to make his big-league debut with his new team as he rehabs from Tommy John surgery. And he seems likely to opt out of his contract this winter. "The righty is on the wrong side of 30, and at this point in his career, he likely won't receive a long-term deal," Curt Bishop wrote for FanSided, listing Bieber as a star who is "absolutely declining" his option. "(But) he's looking awfully impressive in the minors so far, and if he recaptures some of his previous Cy Young form, there are teams that will be eager to give him a three- or four-year contract (likely including playing time incentives)." TORONTO, CANADA - AUGUST 2: Shane Bieber #57 of the Toronto Blue Jays smiles ahead of their MLB game against the Kansas City Royals at Rogers Centre on August 2, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.... TORONTO, CANADA - AUGUST 2: Shane Bieber #57 of the Toronto Blue Jays smiles ahead of their MLB game against the Kansas City Royals at Rogers Centre on August 2, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by) More Burston/Getty After signing a two-year, $26 million contract with the Guardians, Bieber is earning a little over $3 million this season with a $16 million player option ahead. Though his injury history is daunting, he could put some of those concerns behind him if he maintains his post-surgery production in the big leagues. In six starts across the minors so far he has a 2.45 ERA and 33 strikeouts in 22 innings. As a result, Bieber will most likely opt out of his remaining year with the Blue Jays in favor of something longer. That could bring him back to Toronto, or it could see him leave the team that acquired him after only a few starts. More MLB: Red Sox's Alex Cora Responds to Tarik Skubal's Cheating Accusation
NBC Sports
a few seconds ago
- NBC Sports
Cubs at Blue Jays prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for August 14
Its Thursday, August 14 and the Cubs (68-51) are in Toronto to wrap up their series against the Blue Jays (70-51). Matthew Boyd is slated to take the mound for Chicago against Max Scherzer for Toronto. The Cubs evened the series yesterday with a 4-1 win. Rookie Cade Horton was the story allowing just one hit and one run over 5.2 innings enroute to his seventh win of the season. Matt Shaw and Michael Busch each went deep for Chicago. The Jays' attack was held in check all day. The home team was limited to two hits while striking out ten times. Lets dive into this afternoon's matchup and find a sweat or two. We've got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch the first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts. Follow Rotoworld Player News for the latest fantasy and betting player news and analysis all season long. Game details & how to watch Cubs at Blue Jays Date: Thursday, August 14, 2025 Time: 3:07PM EST Site: Rogers Centre City: Toronto, ON Network/Streaming: MARQ, Sportsnet Never miss a second of the action and stay up-to-date with all the latest team stats and player news. Check out our day-by-day MLB schedule page, along with detailed matchup pages that update live in-game with every out. Odds for the Cubs at the Blue Jays The latest odds as of Thursday: Moneyline: Cubs (-108), Blue Jays (-111) Spread: Blue Jays 1.5 Total: 8.0 runs Probable starting pitchers for Cubs at Blue Jays Pitching matchup for August 14, 2025: Matthew Boyd vs. Max Scherzer Cubs: Matthew Boyd (11-5, 2.46 ERA) Last outing: August 8 at St. Louis - 5.40 ERA, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 7 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 3 StrikeoutsBlue Jays: Max Scherzer (2-2, 4.21 ERA) Last outing: August 8 at Dodgers - 3.00 ERA, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Hits Allowed, 3 Walks, and 5 Strikeouts Cubs: Matthew Boyd (11-5, 2.46 ERA) Last outing: August 8 at St. Louis - 5.40 ERA, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 7 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 3 Strikeouts Blue Jays: Max Scherzer (2-2, 4.21 ERA) Last outing: August 8 at Dodgers - 3.00 ERA, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Hits Allowed, 3 Walks, and 5 Strikeouts Rotoworld still has you covered with all the latest MLB player news for all 30 teams. Check out the feed page right here on NBC Sports for headlines, injuries and transactions where you can filter by league, team, positions and news type! Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Cubs at Blue Jays The Cubs have won 22 of their 38 games against American League teams this season The Blue Jays' last 4 games against the Cubs have stayed under the Total Max Scherzer has struck out 5, 5, and 11 hitters in his last 3 starts Pete Crow-Armstrong was 0-4 yesterday and is now 3-41 (.073) for the month of August If you're looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our MLB Top Trends tool on NBC Sports! Expert picks & predictions for today's game between the Cubs and the Blue Jays Please bet responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700. Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the MLB calendar based on data points like past performance, player matchups, ballpark information and weather forecasts. Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager. Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Thursday's game between the Cubs and the Blue Jays: Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Chicago Cubs on the Moneyline. Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Chicago Cubs at +1.5. Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0. Want even more MLB best bets and predictions from our expert staff & tools? Check out the Expert MLB Predictions page from NBC Follow our experts on socials to keep up with all the latest content from the staff: Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas)
