MLB Power Rankings Predictions: Where do the top 10 teams stand in Week 21?
Jumping into Week 21 of the MLB season, there are some intriguing series that could certainly shake up the power rankings. Some top teams will battle it out with a sprinkle of divisional matchups.
It will be a week of baseball action that fans will not want to miss. With an exciting group of games coming up, here's a closer look at the top-performing teams and where they may stand following the week's end.
MLB Power Ranking Predictions - Week 21
#10. Minnesota Twins
The Minnesota Twins have kept themselves in contention to capture the AL Central, but have some tough upcoming matchups. They may have trouble with their upcoming series against the Texas Rangers and San Diego Padres.
#9. Kansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals have been one of the biggest surprises in MLB. They have been led by their All-Star shortstop, Bobby Witt Jr., and have favorable matchups with the Cincinnati Reds and Los Angeles Angels coming up.
#8. Milwaukee Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers hold firm lead in the NL Central. They have not been tested as many insiders thought they would have been this year and have been on cruise control.
#7. San Diego Padres
The San Diego Padres have gotten things under control and have been surging up the NL East standings. They play the Colorado Rockies over the weekend and should continue to keep piling wins.
#6. Arizona Diamondbacks
Despite injuries, the Arizona Diamondbacks have looked great. They are on a six-game winning streak and have put pressure on the Los Angeles Dodgers not to slip up.
#5. Cleveland Guardians
The Cleveland Guardians are entering an important week. They are on a five-game winning streak, entering a series against the Brewers and Yankees. They need to be at their best and keep the momentum going.
#4. Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies have looked strong all season, but have started to buckle lately. They go into the weekend looking to continue to put it on the Washington Nationals and distance themselves in the division.
#3. Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles have kept the pressure up in the AL East. They have been one of the most exciting teams to watch with their group of young MLB talent and are certainly a contender to hoist a World Series trophy.
#2. Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers have been a force, even with their injuries. However, Mookie Betts is back and seemingly has not missed a step after two months on the IL.
They should have no problems against the St. Louis Cardinals over the weekend but could be tested by the Seattle Mariners next week.
#1. New York Yankees
The New York Yankees have been a force all season long, and they are riding high with Aaron Judge becoming the youngest player to reach 300 home runs.
They have a weekend series against the Detroit Tigers before taking on the Cleveland Guardians, which should test them. This will undoubtedly be an important week for MLB's top teams.