| 1 |
Los Angeles Dodgers |
6-0 |
The defending World Series champs look the part as Mookie Betts continues to recover from a stomach bug that cost him 20 pounds. |
| 2 |
New York Yankees |
3-0 |
Torpedo bats? This definitely isn't the last time we'll hear that, but who cares, the Bronx Bombers are mashing to start the year, and the reigning AL MVP is right in the middle of it. |
| 3 |
San Diego Padres |
5-0 |
This is a scary team when all the pieces are clicking, and they certainly showed out against Atlanta to start the season. |
| 4 |
Philadelphia Phillies |
3-1 |
The offense sputtered in the series finale against Washington, but Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper look ready to lead the Phils offense once again in 2025. |
| 5 |
Baltimore Orioles |
3-2 |
Reigning AL ROTY Runner-Up Colton Cowser is set to miss the next 6-8 weeks with a thumb fracture, but a returning Gunnar Henderson should keep the birds flying high early in the season. |
| 6 |
New York Mets |
2-2 |
Pete Alonso's slam highlighted a wake-up night for the Metropolitans as the now Soto-led New York baseball team looks to compete with Philadelphia for the division crown. |
| 7 |
Cleveland Guardians |
2-1 |
The reigning ALCS runner-ups looked good, for the most part to open the season in Kansas City. This San Diego series looks to be a bit more of a test. |
| 8 |
Kansas City Royals |
2-2 |
A lot of us are expecting a step forward from the Royals in 2025. Superstar Bobby Witt Jr. will need his supporting cast to stay healthy and productive. |
| 9 |
Toronto Blue Jays |
3-2 |
The Blue Jays battled Baltimore to open the season. Their starting pitching looks to be a key strength as the blue birds kick off the make-or-break year for Vladdy and Bo. |
| 10 |
Detroit Tigers |
1-3 |
Detroit looked impressive, and at times, the better ballclub against the Dodgers to open their season. Winning the games, is another thing however as AJ Finch looks to repeat the dream success from 2024. |
| 11 |
Chicago Cubs |
2-4 |
The NL Central may be one of the weaker divisions in baseball this year, but the Cubs have the chance to be the best of the 5, by a long shot. |
| 12 |
Houston Astros |
2-2 |
The Astros fought against the Mets to start the season, and will look to capture another AL West crown in their recent decade of dominance. |
| 13 |
Arizona Diamondbacks |
2-2 |
Snakes fans are getting ready for another wild ride of a season. Josh Naylor delivered the final blow of an impressive comeback victory over the Cubs on opening weekend. |
| 14 |
Atlanta Braves |
0-5 |
This is probably the highest i'll have a winless team ever. It's early, but losing Jurickson Profar is not going to help a team that is already down plenty of health to begin the year. |
| 15 |
Texas Rangers |
3-2 |
A good start against Boston to open the year was quickly wiped out by a thrashing in Game 1 of 3 against the Reds. |
| 16 |
Boston Red Sox |
1-4 |
Look for Garrett Crochet to right the ship for a team desperately needing Rafael Devers to get on track to start the season. Jarren Durran broke out in Game 1 against the Orioles with a 2 RBI Triple. |
| 17 |
San Francisco Giants |
3-1 |
I'm ready to call this team playoff caliber if their starting pitching can find some consistency here in the first few weeks. Wilmer Flores already has 3 HR's to start this season. |
| 18 |
Cincinnati Reds |
2-2 |
La Cocoa broke out against the Rangers with his new torpedo bat. Coincidence? The Reds don't seem to think so, and neither do I. Performances like this can quickly make the Reds a contender for the NL Central crown. |
| 19 |
St. Louis Cardinals |
3-1 |
The offense looked good against a Twins team, that, well, did not. The red birds will look to bounce back from a tough Game 1 loss against the Halos on Monday evening. |
| 20 |
Tampa Bay Rays |
3-1 |
This is probably the lowest the Rays will appear in the rankings all year. They always exceed expectations. |
| 21 |
Athletics |
2-2 |
I was impressed at times in their split against Seattle but this team still has a long way to go. Progess is slow, and fans who stick through the pain will be rewarded. |
| 22 |
Milwaukee Brewers |
0-4 |
After a cinderella-like season at times in the Wild Card last season against the Mets, reality hit early for the Brew-crew, who suffered another blow as Aaron Civale heads to the IL with a hamstring strain. |
| 23 |
Seattle Mariners |
2-3 |
Until this offense can find some consistency, they will struggle to threaten the upper echelon of teams in the league. The pitching is awesome though! |
| 24 |
Los Angeles Angels |
3-1 |
Ron Washington is my biggest talking point for this team right now. I love that guy. Where has Mike Trout been? |
| 25 |
Minnesota Twins |
0-4 |
Rough start to the season for Baldelli's guys. The AL Central is tough, and Minnesota looks like they may have taken a step back this season. |
| 26 |
Pittsburgh Pirates |
1-4 |
Getting walked off by the Marlins 3 times is, to say the least, not great. Paul Skenes looked good in his first start though. |
| 27 |
Chicago White Sox |
2-2 |
Do we have an offense here? I'm praying for a healthy season of Luis Robert Jr. |
| 28 |
Washington Nationals |
1-3 |
The young guys are going to need some time to make this lineup tick, but the starting pitching has been dominant at times. Mackenzie Gore has all the makings of a true ace. |
| 29 |
Miami Marlins |
3-2 |
3 walk offs?? What an electric start to the season for the fish, who can use all the excitement they can get during these dark days for the franchise. |
| 30 |
Colorado Rockies |
1-3 |
This is more of a de-facto last place after opening week. They might stick here for a while, though. |
