- The Dodgers are on top of the 2025 MLB power rankings.
- The Tigers are ranked No. 2.
- The Rockies sit at No. 30
The 2025 MLB season continues to march toward the summer.
The Los Angeles Dodgers remain MLB World Series odds favorites after winning the 2024 Fall Classic over the New York Yankees. As a result, the Dodgers are still atop my MLB power rankings for this season.
Where does the rest of the league stack up? Read on for my complete list of 30 teams and where they stand in 2025:
MLB Power Rankings 2025
| RANK | TEAM |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dodgers |
| 2 | Tigers |
| 3 | Phillies |
| 4 | Yankees |
| 5 | Mets |
| 6 | Cubs |
| 7 | Mariners |
| 8 | Giants |
| 9 | Padres |
| 10 | Twins |
| 11 | Diamondbacks |
| 12 | Braves |
| 13 | Royals |
| 14 | Astros |
| 15 | Red Sox |
| 16 | Guardians |
| 17 | Cardinals |
| 18 | Rangers |
| 19 | Reds |
| 20 | Brewers |
| 21 | Blue Jays |
| 22 | Rays |
| 23 | Athletics |
| 24 | Angels |
| 25 | Nationals |
| 26 | Orioles |
| 27 | Marlins |
| 28 | Pirates |
| 29 | White Sox |
| 30 | Rockies |
Best & Worst MLB Teams, 2025
1. Los Angeles Dodgers
The Dodgers don’t look as dominant as expected, but I’ll continue to give the defending champs respect with a No. 1 ranking until further notice. They are still projected to finish with the most wins via FanGraphs.
2. Detroit Tigers
The Tigers have proven last year’s run was no fluke, establishing themselves as the top team in the American League. Tarik Skubal leads one of the best pitching staffs in the league.
3. Philadelphia Phillies
The Phillies have used a hot stretch to take control of the NL East. Still, they must upgrade their bullpen to make another deep playoff run following two NLCS appearances in the last three years.
4. New York Yankees
Aaron Judge continues to be the best hitter in baseball, trading as an overwhelming favorite in the latest AL MVP odds.
5. New York Mets
Juan Soto has gotten off to a slow start with his new team, but the Mets still project to win 90 games this season.
6. Chicago Cubs
Thanks to an elite offense (top three in wRC+), the Cubs are in control of the NL Central.
7. Seattle Mariners
Somehow, Seattle’s lineup ranks sixth in wRC+ to help support an elite rotation. This team is one to be taken seriously in a weak AL.
8. San Francisco Giants
In Buster Posey’s first year as president of baseball operations, the Giants have been one of the biggest surprises.
9. San Diego Padres
San Diego’s strong rotation will get a boost with Yu Darvish’s looming return, which should help this team compete for a playoff spot.
10. Minnesota Twins
The Twins used the longest win streak (13) in the majors this season to climb back into the playoff picture.
11. Arizona Diamondbacks
After having the best offense in baseball last season, the Diamondbacks are averaging over five runs per game. They need it because of their pitching staff’s performance.
12. Atlanta Braves
FanGraphs still projects the Braves to flirt with 90 wins after an up-and-down start to the season.
13. Kansas City Royals
Bobby Witt Jr. and Kansas City’s elite pitching staff have done their part, but the Royals have struggled to score enough runs to replicate last year’s special season.
14. Houston Astros
Hunter Brown has emerged as Houston’s ace to help this team make one last push in a wide-open AL playoff race.
15. Boston Red Sox
The Red Sox remain my favorite value play in the futures market, thanks to their combination of depth and top-end talent.
16. Cleveland Guardians
The Guardians continue to hang around, despite some expected regression from their bullpen.
17. St. Louis Cardinals
The Cardinals have exceeded expectations in what was supposed to be a rebuild season. They might still trade some veterans this summer if they can’t keep pace in the NL Central.
18. Texas Rangers
The Rangers’ lineup has been the main culprit for their underperformance.
19. Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati’s offense struggled in the spring, but Will Benson has provided a boost with his power of late.
20. Milwaukee Brewers
The Brewers are off to their slowest start since 2017, putting their recent reign of the NL Central in serious jeopardy.
21. Toronto Blue Jays
It’s a good thing the Blue Jays paid Vladimir Guerrero Jr. because the trade rumors would have started to heat up after this start.
22. Tampa Bay Rays
While Chandler Simpson was my AL Rookie of the Year odds sleeper pick, Tampa Bay’s new ballpark hasn’t helped the offense as much as expected.
23. Athletics
Mason Miller remains one of the hardest throwers in MLB, but the Athletics have remained largely the same since moving to Sacramento.
24. Los Angeles Angels
The Angels somehow swept the Dodgers in a weekend series. It probably won’t get much better than that for them in 2025.
25. Washington Nationals
MacKenzie Gore leads MLB in strikeouts as Washington’s ace.
26. Baltimore Orioles
After consecutive playoff appearances, no team has been as disappointing as the Orioles this season.
27. Miami Marlins
Sandy Alcantara has struggled in his return from Tommy John surgery, which could impact the trade deadline.
28. Pittsburgh Pirates
Paul Skenes remains the NL Cy Young odds favorite as the best pitcher in baseball.
29. Chicago White Sox
The White Sox have only won 30% of their games, but that still is enough to keep them from being the worst team in baseball for the second year in a row.
30. Colorado Rockies
After losing 100 games in back-to-back years, the Rockies are on pace for their worst season.
Who is the best MLB team this season?
According to these power rankings, the Los Angeles Dodgers are the best MLB team in 2025. The Tigers are No. 2, while the Phillies are No. 3.
Who is the worst MLB team this season?
Based on these updated power rankings, the Colorado Rockies are the worst MLB team in 2025.
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