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MLB Power Rankings: A No. 2 debut and a powerhouse...

ESPN · Jun 25, 2026, 1:17 PM

Key takeaways

  • The back-to-back reigning champion Dodgers hold tight to their No. 1 slot, with a new competitor behind them at two this week -- Milwaukee.
  • Where does your favorite club rank midway through the season?
  • Our expert panel has ranked every team based on a combination of what we've seen so far and what we already knew going into the 162-game marathon that is a full baseball season.

Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.

The back-to-back reigning champion Dodgers hold tight to their No. 1 slot, with a new competitor behind them at two this week -- Milwaukee. The Brewers reach their highest ranking of the season in Week 13, jumping over the slightly-slumping Braves for the second spot. The Phillies have made their way back into the top five after falling as low as No. 21 following an early-season dip in production that they seem to have rebounded from.

Where does your favorite club rank midway through the season?

Our expert panel has ranked every team based on a combination of what we've seen so far and what we already knew going into the 162-game marathon that is a full baseball season. We also asked ESPN MLB experts Bradford Doolittle, Jorge Castillo and Alden Gonzalez to weigh in with an observation for all 30 teams.

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