MLB power rankings based on World Series odds entering July
The MLB season enters July with a shakeup in the power rankings, headlined by the Detroit Tigers making the biggest splash. After a solid June, the AL Central team now shares the No. 2 spot with the New York Yankees, each giving chase to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
With the halfway point nearing, other teams have made significant strides up the baseball hierarchy while others have dropped back to mediocrity, which includes a logjam at No. 24.
As the MLB draft and All-Star break nears, here are the current power rankings based on World Series odds…
30. Colorado Rockies
Current odds to win World Series: +200000
29. Chicago White Sox
Current odds to win World Series: +100000
T-24. Washington Nationals
Current odds to win World Series: +50000
T-24. Pittsburgh Pirates
Current odds to win World Series: +50000
T-24. Miami Marlins
Current odds to win World Series: +50000
T-24. Athletics
Current odds to win World Series: +50000
T-24. Los Angeles Angels
Current odds to win World Series: +50000
23. Baltimore Orioles
Current odds to win World Series: +20000
22. Cincinnati Reds
Current odds to win World Series: +10000
T-19. Kansas City Royals
Current odds to win World Series: +8000
T-19. Cleveland Guardians
Current odds to win World Series: +8000
T-19. Arizona Diamondbacks
Current odds to win World Series: +8000
T-17. St. Louis Cardinals
Current odds to win World Series: +6600
T-17. Minnesota Twins
Current odds to win World Series: +6600
T-15. Boston Red Sox
Current odds to win World Series: +5000
T-15. Texas Rangers
Current odds to win World Series: +5000
14. Milwaukee Brewers
Current odds to win World Series: +4000
T-11. Toronto Blue Jays
Current odds to win World Series: +3500
T-11. San Diego Padres
Current odds to win World Series: +3500
T-11. Atlanta Braves
Current odds to win World Series: +3500
10. Seattle Mariners
Current odds to win World Series: +3000
T-8. Tampa Bay Rays
Current odds to win World Series: +2500
T-8. San Francisco Giants
Current odds to win World Series: +2500
7. Chicago Cubs
Current odds to win World Series: +1400
6. Houston Astros
Current odds to win World Series: +1200
5. New York Mets
Current odds to win World Series: +1100
4. Philadelphia Phillies
Current odds to win World Series: +900
T-2. Detroit Tigers
Current odds to win World Series: +700
T-2. New York Yankees
Current odds to win World Series: +700
1. Los Angeles Dodgers
Current odds to win World Series: +240
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