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The last week in baseball, a couple powerhouse offenses stuttered, while squads that seemed destined for a skid have started stringing together wins. We’re just seven weeks into the MLB season, so there’s plenty of baseball left to play.
Will the surging San Diego Padres be able to catch up to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West? Can the Houston Astros catch Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees in the American League? How high have the Boston Red Sox risen in our rankings?
Our expert panel ranks every team in baseball based on a combination of what we’ve seen so far and what we already knew going into the 162-game season. We also asked ESPN MLB experts David Schoenfield, Bradford Doolittle, Joon Lee, Jesse Rogers and Alden Gonzalez to weigh in with an early observation for all 30 teams.
Week 6 | Preseason rankings
1. Los Angeles Dodgers
Record: 29-14
Previous ranking: 2
Mookie Betts got off to a slow start, but the five-time All-Star has quickly vaulted himself into the early MVP conversation with a scorching month of May. Betts is slashing .341/.410/.739 over his last 22 games and has homered four times in his last four starts. His offensive surge has come at a time when the Dodgers are noticeably short-handed in their rotation, with Clayton Kershaw and Andrew Heaney still on the mend. — Gonzalez
2. New York Yankees
Record: 31-13
Previous ranking: 1
The Yankees look like one of the best teams in the sport, but questions are rising about Aroldis Chapman and whether this team can afford to keep him as their closer. Meanwhile, Aaron Judge — in his contract year — has looked like an MVP candidate and is having one of the best seasons of his career. Between Judge and the offense clicking as well as the strong performance from the pitching staff, the Yankees look like they have very few holes in their roster. –– Lee
3. Houston Astros
Record: 29-16
Previous ranking: 3
As the Astros have re-established themselves as one of baseball’s leading title contenders,…
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