MLB Power Rankings Predictions: Where do the top 10 teams stand in Week 25?
The MLB regular season is inching closer and closer to completion. Teams are starting to push harder on the gas pedal, while others have turned on their cruise control.
While the top teams have looked elite nearly all season, there are some surprises. There are also some interesting series on the calendar that could shake up the standings.
So, today we predict the top 10 teams in the league and where they may stack up in week 25.
MLB Power Rankings Predictions - Week 25
10. Arizona Diamondbacks
The Arizona Diamondbacks have cooled off a bit since going on an explosive run. They still are a solid team, but Merrill Kelly left his Wednesday start, and that could have a big impact on the club.
9. Kansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals have been one of the surprise teams in the MLB this season. They have been led by Bobby Witt Jr. who is having an MVP-like season, and they have a favorable schedule coming up.
8. San Diego Padres
The San Diego Padres have looked good as of late. The return of Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado getting hot has the club looking competent going into the last few weeks of the regular season.
7. Milwaukee Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers have held control of the National League Central nearly all year. However, they have a tough stretch of games to close out the season that will really test them.
6. Cleveland Guardians
The Cleveland Guardians just rolled through the Chicago White Sox and are looking to carry that momentum. They have a series against the Tampa Bay Rays coming up and could go for back-to-back sweeps.
5. Houston Astros
The Houston Astros have put the pieces together at just the right time. Their pitching staff has gotten healthier, and they just welcomed lugger Kyle Tucker back into the lineup, which is not good for the rest of the MLB.
4. Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles could help themselves over the next week. They have a series against the Detroit Tigers and San Francisco Giants. They then play the Tigers once again before matching up with the New York Yankees toward the end of the month.
3. Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies have looked great. they are in prime position to finish atop the National League East. From the pitching staff to the offense, the club has been rocking.
However, Kyle Schwarber left the game ON Tuesday with an elbow issue, and It could be huge if he has to miss time.
2. New York Yankees
While Aaron Judge has seemingly been missing at the plate, that should not last too long. He could explode this week, and if he does, the New York Yankees will go back to being one of MLB's top teams.
1. Los Angeles Dodgers
There is no denying how good the Los Angeles Dodgers look this season. Even without Mookie Betts or Yoshinobu Yamamot for a large stretch, they have been able to keep the ball rolling.
They finish up their series against the Miami Marlins and then take on the Atlanta Braves. LA should maintain the top spot, and it will be tough for another MLB squad to overtake them.