Detroit Tigers left fielder Riley Greene (31) runs past third base against Chicago White Sox during the first inning at Comerica Park in Detroit on Saturday, April 5, 2025.
These are the 10 best lineups in MLB entering play on Thursday:
1. Chicago Cubs
Mar 31, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker (30) hits an RBI sac fly during the first inning against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images
The Cubs have scored the most runs in MLB and have been consistent all year.
2. New York Yankees
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 23: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees points to the dugout after hitting his third home run of the game against the Washington Nationals at Yankee Stadium on August 23, 2023 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
The Yankees are towards the top of the league in HR, runs, and have two of the top batting average leaders.
3. Los Angeles Dodgers
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – MARCH 20: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a single in the 3rd inning during the 2024 Seoul Series game between Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres at Gocheok Sky Dome on March 20, 2024 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)
You can make an argument for the fact that this lineup hasn’t even clicked yet, and they are still one of the top-scoring teams.
4. Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers right fielder Kerry Carpenter (30) bats against Chicago White Sox during the eighth inning at Comerica Park in Detroit on Saturday, April 5, 2025.
Guys like Kerry Carpenter and Spencer Torkelson have taken the next step. Riley Greene is great, and Gleyber Torres is fitting in nicely.
5. Boston Red Sox
Apr 4, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman (2) hits an RBI double during the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images
They are already great and they have top prospects in the minors who are ready to contribute.
6. Philadelphia Phillies
Mar 31, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) gives the thumbs up after hitting a two-run home run during the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
They are one of the most feared lineups in the league.
7. Arizona Diamondbacks
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 30: Corbin Carroll #7 of the Arizona Diamondbacks in action against the New York Mets at Citi Field on May 30, 2024 in New York City. The Mets defeated the Diamondbacks 3-2. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
They have picked up from where they left off a year ago as one of baseball’s best lineups.
8. St. Louis Cardinals
Mar 30, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals infielder Brendan Donovan (33) breaks his bat as he singled to centerfield in the third inning against the Minnesota Twins at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Vizer-Imagn Images
The Cardinals are one of the hottest teams in baseball and have moved into the top 10 in runs scored, and are a top 3 teams in batting average.
9. Seattle Mariners
Apr 12, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) hits a solo-home run against the Texas Rangers during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
They have hit a lot of HR, mostly thanks to their power-hitting catcher. They struggle to score runs at home, though.
10. San Francisco Giants
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 12: Jung Hoo Lee #51 of the San Francisco Giants bats against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning of the MLB spring game at Camelback Ranch on March 12, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
