It’s hard to believe there are only​ two weeks​ of⁣ baseball games remaining before the postseason​ begins. We’re down to just⁤ one ⁤more Power Rankings featuring⁣ every⁣ team before the regular season concludes! The ‍finish line is in sight, yet plenty of uncertainty lingers.‌ Who will seize the⁢ NL Wild⁣ Card spots? Can the ⁤Yankees pull ahead in the AL East? Do the Mariners and Tigers have one​ final surge left in them? And‍ let’s not forget standout performances like ​those of ‍Aaron Judge and ‌Shohei Ohtani, ⁣showcasing feats we rarely witness. There’s so much excitement happening, and we haven’t even ​delved into the thrilling moments that ⁤await.

As usual, these rankings ⁣are compiled from contributions ‌made by MLB.com writers, whose​ names are listed ⁢at the end of this article (and every article), but ⁤the views expressed are my own. If you find fault with‍ the rankings, feel ⁤free to direct⁣ your ​frustrations toward all ​of us. However, ​if the words don’t sit well with you, I encourage you to voice your complaints to me personally.

1. Phillies (previously: 2).
Season high: 1‌ | Season low: 8
Every team in baseball seems to grapple with some ‍issue, even the top contenders—particularly the successful⁤ ones. ‍However, the Phillies are‌ managing to rise above those challenges. Their problems are mostly⁣ minor: a brief home run drought from​ Bryce Harper here, a slump from Ranger ⁤Suárez there, ‌or slight ⁣concerns regarding rotation depth. Yet, these⁢ issues are as inconsequential as they appear: the Phillies are poised to clinch the NL East title this ‍week, and quite ⁣possibly the top‌ overall seed in the NL shortly thereafter.

2.‍ Dodgers (previously: 1).
Season high: 1 | Season low:​ 6
Tyler ⁤Glasnow reached a career-high⁢ in innings pitched ⁤back in July, which was beneficial for ⁤him but ⁤did not⁢ quite align with what the⁣ Dodgers needed from him. With his season now over, they find themselves in dire need‍ of his services. Nevertheless, despite all the rotation challenges, the​ Dodgers ‌appear ready to⁢ field a playoff rotation ‍featuring Yoshinobu⁢ Yamamoto, Walker Buehler, ⁤and Jack Flaherty. That’s⁣ certainly nothing ​to ​scoff at!

3. Yankees (previously: 3).
Season high: 1⁢ | Season low: 7
Aaron Judge is back with a ‍vengeance, belting ‍home runs that ‌knock against the windows of posh center-field eateries. It seems the only pressing question now is ⁤whether the Yankees will secure the ‍division on their upcoming West ‌Coast road trip ‍or against the ​Orioles in Yankee Stadium the following week.

4. Brewers (previously: 6).
Season high: 4 ⁢| Season low:‍ 19
In their initial 40 years, the Brewers finished in first place in ​their division‌ just twice: in 1981 and 1982. They later clinched the NL Central in 2011 (only to fall to the Cardinals in the NLCS).‍ For nearly half ⁤a century, that was their ‌only success—three times ​in total.‍ However, this week they ⁣are set to ‌win the ‍NL Central, marking their fourth division title since 2018​ and their third in the last four seasons. Brewers fans absolutely deserve this triumph.

5.‍ Guardians (previously: 7).
Season high: 2 | Season⁣ low: 21
Lately, the Guardians’ offense has been giving their ⁤supporters whiplash. As of Sunday, in their last 16 games, Cleveland scored nearly six runs per​ game in their 10 victories while averaging just one run⁢ per‌ game in ⁢their six losses. Currently, José Ramírez struggles‌ slightly, which is

not helping; without him, they seem especially thin.

6. Padres⁣ (previously: 8).
Season⁢ high: 7 | Season low: 21
Who would you choose for NL Manager of the Year? While there’s a valid argument for ⁣the Brewers’ ‍Pat Murphy, it’s ‌hard to overlook ‌the accomplishments of the Padres’ Mike Shildt. He​ has transformed​ a historically underperforming ​team last year, which lost both Juan Soto and Blake Snell, into a playoff⁤ contender. Now, the Padres ​not ⁣only‌ have a‌ shot​ at the NL ‍West but ⁤also boast the best ‌record in ‌baseball during​ the second half⁢ of ​the season.

7. Orioles (previously: 4).
Season high: 1 | Season low: 7
For the past couple of months, Orioles fans have been​ understandably frustrated, and the‌ team’s offense over the last month reveals the reason. This was intended to be a squad capable of scoring sufficient runs to compensate for their starting pitching woes. Instead, it’s the pitching that has been keeping them‍ afloat while​ the offense (with the exception of‍ Gunnar Henderson) struggles. The⁣ clock is ticking for them to resolve these ​issues ‍…‍ and it certainly seems like the Yankees won’t be‍ in⁤ view for much longer.

8. Astros (previously: 5).
Season high: 5 | Season low: 26
Yordan Alvarez’s achievements might ‌go unnoticed, but he is now ‌only three home runs away from⁤ matching his career-best of 37, set ⁣in 2022. Although it​ may seem​ like he has ⁣surpassed that number, it ‌highlights his all-around ⁤excellence.⁤ He consistently ‍performs at this level year after year … and he’s ⁤still just​ 27 years old.

9. Diamondbacks (previously: 9).
Season high: 7 | Season low: 19
Watch out, Arizona: The Braves and Mets‍ are ‍closing in on them in the Wild Card standings. The Diamondbacks ‍have ⁣had a rollercoaster season — ⁣at times shaky, then red-hot while vying with the Dodgers for the top of ​the division, and now they’re scrambling to secure​ a‍ playoff ⁢spot. It would ​be ‍quite astonishing ‌if they ended up missing out at this stage, wouldn’t it?

10. Royals (previously: 10).
Season high:⁣ 6 |⁤ Season low: 24
Are we really‍ certain that⁣ the most ‍formidable rotation this ⁢postseason doesn’t belong to the ⁢Royals? ⁢As of Sunday, the Royals’ starters held a record of⁢ 6-0 with ​a 1.69 ERA across their last ‍nine outings. Seth Lugo,⁤ Cole Ragans, Alec Marsh, and Michael Wacha have all excelled in this stretch. Could ⁢this team indeed pitch its way to the World Series⁢ in⁤ a classic fashion?

11. Mets (previously: 11).
Season⁣ high: 10 | Season ‌low: 25
The question⁢ of whether the Mets will make the playoffs remains ‍uncertain. However, one thing is clear: they unmistakably embody a playoff-caliber team,‍ igniting excitement among their fanbase. After a week away, they⁣ will return to Queens on Monday⁢ for⁤ their final seven⁢ home ​games of the season. The atmosphere is expected to ‌be electric. Let’s remain hopeful that Francisco‍ Lindor will be present for all of it.

12. ‍Braves (previously: 12

12. Braves (previously: 12).
Season high: 1 | Season low: 13
Despite the Mets’​ impressive ​performance ⁤lately, the Braves faced the⁢ daunting challenge of battling the Dodgers ⁤at an inopportune​ moment—one would prefer facing the White ​Sox! However, Atlanta ‍excelled over the ⁢weekend,‍ with another matchup scheduled for Monday. It seems nearly certain that⁣ Chris Sale’s name will‍ be etched ‌in history as a Cy Young Award⁣ winner this year. ​Who would have ‍predicted that this⁢ would be⁢ the ⁣year for him to win one?

13. Twins (previously: 13).
Season​ high: 7 | Season low: 23
Both Carlos Correa and Byron Buxton⁤ returned this weekend, yet both were absent from Sunday’s game. It goes without saying⁣ that the‌ Twins urgently need both to perform at a level close to their ⁤best, ‌as they’ve been struggling at a most inopportune time. (This is favorable timing for ​the Tigers and Mariners, ‌however.)

14. Mariners (previously: 16).
Season high: ⁤6 | Season low: ⁣21
Julio Rodríguez has found his⁢ groove! After​ a surprisingly challenging season—though he has‍ remained an outstanding defensive ⁣player and a valuable team leader—he has recently propelled the Mariners within ⁤striking distance of the playoff hunt, just when all seemed ‍hopeless. The pivotal question is whether clinching the⁣ AL West is their best route to the playoffs, or if‌ sneaking into the last Wild Card spot would be more viable. They are closer to ‌that Wild Card position,‌ but ​they do face a crucial three-game ⁢series against the Astros during the season’s final week.

15. Tigers (previously: 18).
Season ‍high: ⁣7 | Season low: 24
Since August 11, the Tigers boast‍ the best record in baseball at 22-10. They are⁣ fortunate to end the season against the White Sox, which ‌is advantageous for any contending team. The real question remains ⁤whether ⁣they will still be⁢ in contention by ⁣then. Their next seven games ‍pit ⁤them against the Royals and the Orioles, and⁣ they likely⁢ need to finish ⁢at least 5-2 to maintain their competitiveness. If they do, they‌ could ⁤become a formidable force.

16. Cubs (previously: 15).
Season high: 8‌ | Season low: 22
It was a uniformly harsh⁢ week for the Cubs, marked by two ⁣devastating late-game ⁤losses ​to the Rockies, partly due to a bullpen that ⁢had ⁤previously been performing well. One could argue that this team, along with‍ perhaps the Reds, is well-positioned ‍for the future in the NL Central. Yet, ⁢it is also valid ⁣to contend that they are missing that ⁤crucial star player.

17. Red⁤ Sox (previously: 14).
Season ‌high: 11 ⁢| Season low: ‌22
This​ week ⁤likely marked the ⁣moment when the Red‌ Sox’s ‌slim playoff⁣ aspirations faded away, and it stings even⁣ more knowing that much of this came at the expense of ​the Yankees, including some intense on-field confrontations.⁣ It would​ be beneficial for the Red Sox to finish the ‍season above .500, as despite the frustrations experienced by fans in recent years, ‌this season has truly represented meaningful progress.

18.​ Cardinals ​(previously: 18).
Season high: 12 | Season low: 27
One⁤ of the offseason’s most intriguing‍ questions will be whether Paul Goldschmidt will⁢ return to ‌the Cardinals. As a free agent at the end of the season, he has experienced⁢ the most challenging⁢ year of his career. However, ‍he has ⁤been

Smoking hot down the stretch, slashing .384/.416/.616 over ⁣his last ⁢20 games. How much ⁣confidence⁢ will the​ Cardinals⁢ invest in that performance? How much will Goldschmidt?

19. Rays (previously: 20).
Season high: 9 | Season low: 24
The Rays experienced a losing record during the first decade of their existence.‌ Following that, they had six consecutive years with a‌ winning record, which⁢ was then succeeded by four years of losing seasons, ⁢and they finally enjoyed six‍ additional seasons of winning records.​ Currently, they ‍are on a winning streak again;⁤ however, they find themselves four ⁢games‌ under .500 with just ​over a week remaining.

20. ⁤Reds (previously: 21).
Season⁣ high: 11 | Season low: 25
Elly De La​ Cruz is poised to⁤ finish ⁣third in the NL MVP race, right? It appears that⁣ Shohei⁣ Ohtani is the frontrunner, ⁤even ​with Francisco‍ Lindor making a late attempt to challenge him. Who​ else could contend? Unless you wish ⁤to⁤ advocate for Ketel Marte, it seems‍ Elly is the one. Let’s not forget he’s⁣ only 22 ⁣years old … ⁢and⁣ still has a wealth of potential for improvement. It’s incredibly thrilling ‌to watch.

22. Giants (previously: 21).
Season high: 12 | Season‌ low: 23
It’s ​a⁤ concerning⁣ situation when a manager feels compelled to hold a team meeting while ​being significantly‌ out of the ‌playoff contention.⁤ Bob Melvin and ⁤the⁢ Giants are not currently in the⁢ best ‍mindset, especially after suffering three consecutive shutouts. That’s ‍not the direction you want to ⁢be‍ heading.

“No excuses. It’s unacceptable,” ⁢Melvin asserted. “It’s the big leagues. At times, it feels like⁢ an instructional league.”

23. Blue Jays⁤ (previously: 22).
Season high: 8 | Season low: 25
The Jays have ‍belatedly begun to resemble the team they aspired to be at the start of the season, igniting some optimism for​ 2025. However, they still need to⁣ finish the season exceptionally strong⁤ to avoid their​ first losing record since‍ 2019. At least there’s a hint of a positive‍ direction.

24. Pirates (previously: ​25).
Season high: 9 ​| Season low:​ 25
Roberto Clemente Day ⁣continues to be one​ of our‌ favorite occasions ​on the ⁣MLB calendar, and his legacy is so⁤ grand that ‌it can feel‌ almost⁢ mythical. Yet, his achievements ⁢were ⁢indeed ‌extraordinary. To remind everyone, here’s our favorite highlight reel⁤ of Clemente:

25. A’s (previously: 26).
Season high:‌ 20 | Season low: 30
I’m still‌ uncertain if people ‍entirely grasp just how phenomenal Lawrence Butler has been since⁤ being called​ back up to the A’s midseason. During his impressive 22-game hitting streak, ⁢he boasted⁢ a .378 batting average along ⁤with eight home runs, ⁢tying for the fourth-longest hitting streak in A’s franchise history. Only Jason Giambi, Miguel Tejada, and Carney Lansford have had longer streaks.

26. Nationals (previously: 24).
Season⁢ high: 20 |⁢ Season ⁣low: 27
That’s all the⁣ Nationals need, another

Exciting young talent alert! José Tena appears⁣ to be‍ a promising find, boasting a .315 batting average over 29 games since his⁢ promotion from ​Triple-A on August 10. (He ​was acquired in ​the ‌Lane Thomas trade.) He could very ⁤well step​ into ‍the role of starting third baseman next‍ season.

27. Angels (previously: 27).
Season high: 24 | Season low:⁢ 28
Could this season mark the worst ever‌ for the Angels? With 89 losses ⁣to date, they are just⁣ six games away from matching their‌ franchise’s ‌record for most⁣ losses,‍ set ⁢in⁣ 1968‌ and 1980 when they ‍were known ⁣as ‍the “California Angels.” (Yes, kids,⁢ that’s ​a piece of history!)

28. Rockies (previously:⁤ 28).
Season high: 27 | Season low: 29
It’s⁤ been yet another bleak season in Denver; however, this team is quite familiar with⁢ playing ⁢the role⁤ of “spoiler.” They‌ showcased ​this over the weekend against Chicago. ⁤The Cubs entered Coors Field believing they were still in⁣ contention for the Wild Card, only‌ to ⁣leave counting down to ⁤Opening Day 2025.

29. ‍Marlins (previously: 29).
Season⁢ high: ⁤23 |​ Season low: ⁢30
Following their loss to the Nationals on Sunday, the Marlins secured ⁢the last place in the NL ‍East. This marks ⁣their⁣ sixth last place⁤ finish in the⁣ last⁢ 14 seasons. On a ‍brighter⁤ note,​ they made the postseason during their last two winning campaigns—in 2020‍ and‍ 2023.

30. White ⁢Sox (previously: 29).
Season‌ high: 28 | Season low: 30
The White Sox⁣ have⁢ managed to win two ⁣consecutive games! Great ‍job,⁤ team! They still need to⁢ secure⁤ eight victories in their remaining 12‌ games to avoid tying the 1962 Mets for the most​ losses in MLB history. However, this ‍weekend⁣ has at least granted them a glimmer⁣ of hope! ⁢Best of luck, ​guys!

Voters: Nathalie Alonso, ⁣Anthony ⁤Castrovince, Mark Feinsand, Will Leitch,⁣ Travis Miller,​ Sweeny Murti, Arturo Pardavila, Manny Randhawa, Andrew Simon,⁣ David Venn, Zac Vierra.