MLB power rankings entering May 2026
As the month of April closes, it’s once again time for our weekly MLB power rankings. This past week saw our first two coaching casualties when Boston’s front office decided that enough was enough and fired everybody, and then the Phillies followed suit and put Rob Thompson out of his misery. We’ll get into all 30 teams and how they’re faring after a full month of baseball in this week’s power rankings.
MORE: MLB’s new ABS system wins fans free pizza #30: New York Mets For a second week in a row, the Mets reside at the bottom of my rankings. At this point, it just seems appropriate that this team plays its games in a town called Flushing. They have too much talent on this roster to stay here all year, and I expect them to put together something resembling a winning streak once they get Francisco Lindor back.
Bo Bichette and Juan Soto look like they are starting to wake up, so maybe that will at least stop the bleeding. #29: Philadelphia Phillies Apr 26, 2026; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Philadelphia Phillies bench coach Don Mattingly (8) in the dugout during the game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images The Phillies have been as much of a mess as the Mets this season, suffering a recent 10-game losing streak of their own, which led to the dismissal of Rob Thompson.
A glimmer of hope could be that Zach Wheeler has finally joined the team, but their problems run deeper than the starting rotation. The offense has ranked in the bottom three in the league in most offensive categories all season. Now that Don Mattingly has taken the reins of this veteran roster, it may motivate the sleeping bats.
The early returns look promising, and much like the Mets, I don’t expect this team to be down here all year. #28: Houston Astros The pitching staff is still in shambles. Spencer Arrighetti has been with the team for about 2 weeks and leads the staff in victories.
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