MLB power rankings: As the 2026 season begins, can anybody keep up with the Dodgers?
The Mariners, Yankees, Phillies and Mets join L.A. in the top 5 of our first power rankings of 2026.
Opening Day is around the corner, less than a week away. Every club, at least for now, is undefeated, their record unblemished, their highest hopes undashed. But while no games have been played, not all 30 teams are created equal.
Let’s do some ranking. Jump to a team by clicking on the links below: AL East: Blue Jays | Yankees | Red Sox | Rays | Orioles AL Central: Guardians | Tigers | Royals | Twins | White Sox AL West: Mariners | Astros | Rangers | Athletics | Angels NL East: Phillies | Mets | Marlins | Braves | Nationals NL Central: Brewers | Cubs | Reds | Cardinals | Pirates NL West: Dodgers | Padres | Giants | Diamondbacks | Rockies 30. Colorado Rockies The 2026 Rockies should be better than the 2025 Rockies, but the 2026 Rockies might still be worse than every other ballclub.
Colorado’s disastrous season precipitated a long overdue front-office overhaul. That new direction won’t reorient the big-league team’s fortunes this season, but it’ll be interesting to see if there are any legitimate signs of improvement. Keep an eye on starting pitcher Chase Dollander, the most talented arm in the organization.
If he takes steps forward, that’s a huge deal for Colorado and a positive harbinger. 29. Chicago White Sox At least they have the pope on their side.
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