MLB Power Rankings, Award Tracker: Dodgers fall, Mets sink to last
The Braves have risen to the top of MLB power rankings with a 22-10 record and an undefeated series record, overtaking the Dodgers who slipped to third after a 5-7 slump. The Yankees held firm at second thanks to strong pitching and a hot streak from Aaron Judge, while the Mets fell to last place. Several teams, including the Rays and Reds, showed unexpected strength despite underlying performance indicators suggesting potential regression.
- ▪The Braves have the best record in MLB at 22-10 and have not lost a series this season (9-0-1).
- ▪The Dodgers dropped to third in the rankings after a 5-7 stretch, highlighted by underperforming offense from key players.
- ▪The Yankees boast MLB's best team ERA (3.11) and Aaron Judge has hit nine home runs since April 12.
- ▪The Mets have sunk to last place in the power rankings amid a continued losing trend.
- ▪The Rays have climbed to sixth after winning 13 of their last 18 games, allowing more than five runs only four times in that span.
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MLB MLB Power Rankings, Award Tracker: Dodgers fall, Mets sink to last By Jack Harris Published May 1, 2026, 8:00 a.m. ET Each week, The California Post will power rank MLB’s 30 teams and check in on one intriguing awards race. Here is this week’s edition (records through Thursday): 1) Braves (22-10): Another week, another couple series wins for the Braves, who not only have the best record in baseball but also have yet to drop a series all year (9-0-1). Granted, they haven’t played the toughest schedule. But their plus-66 run difference is still tied with the Dodgers atop the majors. Thus, they become the first team in these rankings this year to unseat LA at the No. 1 spot. (Last week: 3rd). 4 The Yankees’ Aaron Judge has smashed nine home runs since April 12.
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