MLB power rankings: Dodgers vs. Everybody as Opening Day ushers in 2026
Dodgers' quest for World Series three-peat begins. Can anyone de-throne LA?
After 42 days of spring training, a rollicking World Baseball Classic and a smorgasbord of last-minute signings, what, exactly, has changed across Major League Baseball ? Not a heck of a whole lot. Still, in a season where one game can make a significant impact even amid the backdrop of 161 others, USA TODAY Sports' power rankings moved a bit on its axis as the game's Opening Day(s) bear down March 25-27.
Kyle Tucker is still very rich, Paul Skenes still very good and Tony Vitello still untested beyond the rigors, such as they are, of the Cactus League. With that said, a look at updated power rankings as this six-month crucible gets underway: ( Movement from pre-spring training power rankings ) 1. Los Angeles Dodgers (-) Is Emmet Sheehan's breakout season loading?
2. Philadelphia Phillies (-) Justin Crawford won the center field job, which makes this a very successful camp. 3.
Seattle Mariners (+1) Cal and Randy sound like a country/western duo, not a WBC-quasi-beefing pair of teammates . 4. Toronto Blue Jays (-1) Shane Bieber slow played, Trey Yesavage with shoulder impingements.