MLB Power Rankings: Yankees tumble after rough week, the Padres are streaking
As I said on Bluesky yesterday (you can follow me on Bluesky here ), doing an MLB Power Rankings article in April is not recommended. Almost everything you thought last week is irrelevant the next. We’re prisoners to the moment, but April is a reminder not to get too far out over your skis.
These wild swings or slumps feel more meaningful right now, but they really aren’t within the context of a full season. The cream should rise to the top over time, which is why I want to reiterate that this article is a combination of current performance and long-term outlook . This week, the Yankees and Brewers are headed in the wrong direction while the Padres, Pirates, and Athletics continue to climb.
Let’s get started! 2026 Fantasy Baseball Top 300: Corbin Carroll joins top 10, David Bednar and Trevor Megill tumble This week’s update includes a lot of closer movement and 11 newcomers in the Top 300. Matthew Pouliot , Note: Rankings are from the morning of Monday, April 13 1) Los Angeles Dodgers There’s no easy outs in this Dodgers lineup, even with Mookie Betts sidelined.
Max Muncy delivered the second three-homer game of his career in Friday’s win over the Rangers, which was capped off with this walk-off blast. DON'T MESS WITH MAX, TEXAS. pic.
twitter. com/h3YbuqkRyC — Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) April 11, 2026 Shohei Ohtan i keeps getting on base (while not giving up earned runs on the mound), and the bottom-third of the lineup continues to be crazy productive. One thing to monitor: Edwin Díaz ’s velocity has been down so far this season and the Dodgers figure to be careful with him in the short-term.
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