For the first time in 43 years, the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers will meet in the World Series. World Series Schedule All games are at 8:08 PM ET on FOX. Game 1: Friday, October 25 at Dodger Stadium Game 2: Saturday, October 26 at Dodger Stadium Game 3: Monday, October 28 at Yankee Stadium Game 4: Tuesday, October 29 at Yankee Stadium Game 5: Wednesday, October 30 at Yankee Stadium Game 6: Friday, November 1 at Dodger Stadium Game 7: Saturday, November 2 at Dodger Stadium *Games 5-7 if necessary Key to the Series: The Stars Both the Yankees and Dodgers are loaded with talent, and this series will likely hinge on which team’s stars shine brightest. The likely AL MVP…
There is one week left in the regular season, and the AL wild card race is extremely tight with several contenders, while the NL will very likely be between the Mets, Braves, and Diamondbacks for the final two spots. 1. Philadelphia Phillies (92-64) | Last week: 1 Philadelphia not capitalizing on either of their opportunities to win the NL East at Citi Field over the weekend stings, but they should still be viewed as the World Series favorites and just need one more win to lock up the division. If the bats go cold for a streaky lineup, though, the Phillies could very well disappoint in October. 2. Los Angeles Dodgers (93-63) | Last week: 2 The Dodgers have the best record in baseball, but the NL West…
The Phillies solidify their spot at the top and the Orioles continue to slide in our updated MLB power rankings. 1. Philadelphia Phillies (90-59) | Last week: 1 Philadelphia getting major contributions from unheralded players in Cal Stevenson and Buddy Kennedy is the stuff of championship teams, and the duo helped earn a series win over the Mets to virtually put away the NL East. Finishing with the top record in the NL would be huge for the Phillies with a 52-26 home record. 2. Los Angeles Dodgers (88-61) | Last week: 2 There is a case to be made for the Dodgers moving down a spot, as not only did they go 2-4 last week, but they also likely lost ace Tyler Glasgow (elbow) for the year.…
The Mets are hot and the Twins are falling in our updated MLB power rankings with just three weeks until the postseason. 1. Philadelphia Phillies (85-58) | Last week: 1 Philadelphia getting blown out by the Marlins on Saturday and Sunday led to a four-game split, so hopefully that isn’t a sign they might cool off after catching fire. Philly will return home this week to take on the Rays before hosting the Mets in a huge series for playoff implications. 2. Los Angeles Dodgers (86-57) | Last week: 2 As has been the case for the past two weeks, Los Angeles still holds a one-game lead over the Phillies in the NL—but the head-to-head success for Philly keeps them in the top spot. The 103-degree heat on…
The Cubs and Tigers are surging into the playoff race as September baseball is underway in our latest MLB power rankings. 1. Philadelphia Phillies (81-56) | Last week: 1 The Phillies are firmly back on track after taking three of four games versus the Braves to end the week, including last night’s 3-2 win where Nick Castellanos had a walk-off single and all three RBI. Something to keep in mind for October scheduling: Philadelphia is now 36-12 in night games at Citizens Bank Park. 2. Los Angeles Dodgers (82-55) | Last week: 2 Los Angeles took series against the contending Orioles and Diamondbacks over the past week, so they are a very strong No. 2 in the power rankings. However, the struggles versus the Phillies mentioned last week…
The Dodgers are making a case for the top spot and the Yankees take the lead in the AL East in our updated MLB power rankings. 1. Philadelphia Phillies (76-54) | Last week: 1 Alarm bells began going off again for the Phillies when they dropped two of three games to the Braves, but a series win versus the contending Royals on the road has them back on track. J.T. Realmuto (seven RBI on Saturday) getting hot is big for Philadelphia. 2. Los Angeles Dodgers (78-53) | Last week: 4 (+2) The Dodgers went 5-1 in a week that included a sweep over the Mariners (resulting in manager Scott Servais being fired), and they now have the best record in baseball. Still, Philly keeps the edge at No.…
The top of the MLB continues to be extremely tight, while teams towards the back half of the power rankings are falling out of contention. 1. Philadelphia Phillies (73-51) | Last week: 2 (+1) It came against the Marlins and Nationals, but Philadelphia snapped their struggles with a 4-2 week to reclaim the top record in baseball—and they looked good doing it. Now, the Phillies enter Atlanta tomorrow night with a 7.0 game lead in the NL East. 2. Baltimore Orioles (73-52) | Last week: 1 (-1) Baltimore split versus the Nationals and Red Sox at home, so they drop a spot with Philadelphia seemingly back on track. Still, the move for Zach Eflin at the deadline has worked out tremendously with a 4-0 record and 2.13 ERA…
Just a half game separates the top five records in the MLB, and teams like the Diamondbacks and Padres are suddenly surging their way into the conversation. 1. Baltimore Orioles (70-49) | Last week: 1 Baltimore had a 3-3 week on the road, so they remain the top team in the power rankings with everyone impacted by the dog days of summer. After a two-game stint versus the Nationals to begin this week, the schedule gets tougher with matchups against the Red Sox, Mets, Astros, and Dodgers. 2. Philadelphia Phillies (69-49) | Last week: 2 The Phillies went 6-14 in the brutal stretch that was mentioned a few weeks ago, and they can be moved out of the top five altogether based on how they’ve looked. Still, there…
A new team sits atop the first MLB power rankings of August, and there are suddenly several clubs in contention for the best record in baseball. 1. Baltimore Orioles (67-46) | Last week: 2 (+1) Baltimore was slipping with two losses to the Guardians entering the weekend, but they bounced back to take the final two games of a four-game road series—boosting them to the top of the power rankings. We’ll see if they can stay there after staying on the road for divisional matchups versus the Blue Jays and Rays. 2. Philadelphia Phillies (66-45) | Last week: 1 (-1) The Phillies have to move down based on their recent play, as their series losing streak was extended to six following a 1-5 week. The fear is that…
The MLB trade deadline is tomorrow at 6 PM ET, and limited movement among the top teams in the power rankings could certainly change over the next couple of months. 1. Philadelphia Phillies (65-40) | Last week: 1 Philadelphia has lost four consecutive series, so the start of a tough stretch mentioned last week didn’t begin how they would have liked. Still, they have the best record in baseball and seem to have found another gem in the rotation with hometown rookie Tyler Phillips tossing a shutout on Saturday. 2. Baltimore Orioles (62-43) | Last week: 2 The Orioles were on the other end of a rare trade between top teams by sending 2023 All-Star outfielder Austin Hays to the Phillies for reliever Seranthony Dominguez and outfielder Christian…
Even with limited action following the All-Star break, teams are moving up as the trade deadline nears. 1. Philadelphia Phillies (63-36) | Last week: 1 The Phillies were able to avoid a sweep in Pittsburgh with a win yesterday, and their lineup is back at full strength after J.T. Realmuto’s return behind the dish. A very difficult stretch through August 11 (@ MIN, v CLE, v NYY, @ SEA, @ LAD, @ ARI) should help ready them for October baseball. 2. Baltimore Orioles (60-39) | Last week: 2 Baltimore was able to bounce back from a pre-break series loss to the Yankees by taking two of three from the Rangers—and they’ll try to beat up on the Marlins starting tomorrow night. As stated last week, look for the…
The MLB All-Star break has arrived, so now is a great time to see where every team stands in our updated power rankings. 1. Philadelphia Phillies (62-34) | Last week: 1 There was a letdown over the weekend by losing two of three to the A’s, but Philadelphia swept the Dodgers to solidify their standing as the top team in baseball. Tomorrow night, we’ll see Bryce Harper, Alec Bohm, and a scorching Trea Turner all start in the infield for the NL. 2. Baltimore Orioles (58-38) | Last week: 2 Behind the Phillies, all the top teams are struggling—which keeps Baltimore from dropping out of the No. 2 spot despite a 1-5 week. The Orioles won’t get another shot at the Yankees until late September, but another arm…
We have one more week of action until the All-Star break, and it seems like almost every time could use a soft reset. 1. Philadelphia Phillies (58-32) | Last week: 1 A scorching Trea Turner has led the way with Bryce Harper (hamstring), J.T. Realmuto (knee), and Kyle Schwarber (groin) out of action, but Atlanta was able to take the weekend series to stay within striking distance in the NL East. Fortunately, it sounds like Harper and Schwarber might be back for the start of tomorrow’s series versus the Dodgers. 2. Baltimore Orioles (57-33) | Last week: 2 Baltimore has rebounded nicely with three series victories since being swept by the Astros, and the weekend showdown against the struggling Yankees could allow them to separate in the division—though…
The first MLB power rankings of July features six teams with 50+ wins making up the top six. 1. Philadelphia Phillies (55-29) | Last week: 1 The Phillies came alive offensively to salvage a four-game split with the Marlins yesterday, and they’ll need the ace staff to lead the way with Bryce Harper (hamstring) and Kyle Schwarber (groin) out until around the All-Star break. At full strength, the lineup will be even scarier with Nick Castellanos breaking out of his early-season struggles. 2. Baltimore Orioles (53-31) | Last week: 2 The Orioles haven’t been at their best since taking three consecutive series versus the Braves, Phillies, and Yankees in the middle of June, but they are tied atop the AL East and could be in the market for…
Plenty of shuffling makes up the final 2024 MLB power rankings for June. 1. Philadelphia Phillies (51-26) | Last week: 2 (+1) The Phillies have had the most weeks in the No. 1 slot this season, and they return to the top after a strong week that included the return of Trea Turner. Philadelphia has the National League’s three leaders in ERA among starting pitchers (Ranger Suarez, Zach Wheeler, and Christopher Sanchez). 2. Baltimore Orioles (49-28) | Last week: 1 (-1) Baltimore’s offense stayed hot early last week, but they lost a 14-11 Friday game to the Astros before mustering just two runs combined on Saturday and Sunday while getting swept. Still, they took the series versus the Yankees. 3. New York Yankees (52-28) | Last week:…
There’s finally a new No. 1 in the MLB power rankings aside from the Yankees or Phillies. 1. Baltimore Orioles (47-24) | Last week: 3 (+2) Baltimore took care of business against two National League contenders in Atlanta and Philadelphia, winning each series ahead of a massive mid-season matchup with the Yankees in the Bronx to begin this week. 2. Philadelphia Phillies (47-24) | Last week: 1 (-1) While the Phillies lost both series—to the Red Sox and Orioles—last week, keep in mind that they made a trip to London that can throw things off. Also, they are a very beat up club, with J.T. Realmuto (knee) now also out. But Brandon Marsh recently returned, and star Trea Turner is set to come back today. 3. New…
There are just ten teams in Major League Baseball with a winning record as we hit the middle of June. 1. Philadelphia Phillies (45-20) | Last week: 2 (+1) A rare off day for Jose Alvarado led to a loss yesterday in London, but the Phillies are coming off a 4-1 week that included a sweep of the NL Central-leading Brewers. 2. New York Yankees (46-21) | Last week: 1 (-1) With no Juan Soto in the lineup, the Yankees dropped their three-game series at home to the Dodgers, but at least the week ended on the right note with a victory last night to avoid a sweep. 3. Baltimore Orioles (42-22) | Last week: 3 Adley Rutschman hit a late grand slam in yesterday’s win against…
We have a new No. 1 in the MLB power rankings for the first time in weeks. 1. New York Yankees (42-19) | Last week: 2 (+1) The Yankees are a game up in the win column for the best record in baseball, and everything just seems to be going right for them—including star pitcher Gerrit Cole nearing a potential 2024 debut. 2. Philadelphia Phillies (41-19) | Last week: 1 (-1) While the Phillies have cooled off a bit as of late, they are as dangerous as anyone when they’re on their game. They go to London this weekend to face the Mets for two games. 3. Baltimore Orioles (37-20) | Last week: 3 The Rays came back to win yesterday in a game where the teams…
Quick MLB power rankings for the week include the Phillies and Yankees still pacing the top two spots. 1. Philadelphia Phillies (38-16) | Last week: 1 A weekend series loss at Colorado was a shocker, but it was the first time the Phillies have lost a series since their second series of the year. 2. New York Yankees (37-18) | Last week: 2 Aaron Judge homered in four consecutive games, and the Yanks had two shutout victories last week. 3. Baltimore Orioles (33-18) | Last week: 4 (+1) After getting swept by the Cardinals, the O’s were able to bounce back with a four-game sweep of the White Sox. 4. Cleveland Guardians (36-17) | Last week: 6 (+2) The Guardians stayed hot all last week, pushing…
The top handful of teams remain steady, with much shuffling in the latest MLB power rankings behind them. 1. Philadelphia Phillies (34-14) | Last week: 1 The Phillies are the first team to get to 20 games over .500, and there’s no reason to believe they’ll slow down with how strong and deep they are. 2. New York Yankees (33-15) | Last week: 5 (+2) Aaron Judge is simply on another level right now, becoming the only player since 1930 with at least 15 extra-base hits, ten walks, and a .600 on-base percentage over a dozen-game stretch. Juan Soto (two homers on Saturday) isn't bad, either. 3. Los Angeles Dodgers (32-17) | Last week: 3 Shohei Ohtani had his first walk-off hit for the Dodgers in yesterday’s win,…
The top five continues to pace Major League Baseball as we hit the middle of May. 1. Philadelphia Phillies (28-13) | Last week: 1 An uncharacteristic outing for Zack Wheeler (six runs allowed) was part of an extra-inning loss to the Marlins, but the Phillies have the most series wins of any club this season. 2. Baltimore Orioles (26-13) | Last week: 2 The Orioles have matched their best start in franchise history through 38 games, and both of those previous teams in 1969 and 1970 won the American League. One concern is the status of the bullpen with closer Craig Kimbrel struggling. 3. Los Angeles Dodgers (27-15) | Last week: 3 The Dodgers are 8-2 in their past ten games and own the best run differential…
There’s another new No. 1 in this week’s MLB power rankings. 1. Philadelphia Phillies (24-11) | Last week: 3 (+2) Philadelphia is 16-3 in their past 19 games and has the look of a juggernaut with the combination of hitting and starting pitching. Star shortstop Trea Turner will miss over a month with a hamstring injury, but the Phillies are rolling. 2. Baltimore Orioles (23-11) | Last week: 4 (+2) The Orioles took three-of-four from the Yankees to begin last week and followed it up with a three-game sweep of the Reds during which they allowed just two runs. 3. Los Angeles Dodgers (23-13) | Last week: 5 (+2) In a battle of National League powers, the Dodgers swept the Braves, capped by two homers by Shohei…
