Apr 18, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images
These are the top 10 teams in MLB right now:
1. Detroit Tigers
DETROIT, MI – AUGUST 13: Tarik Skubal #29 of the Detroit Tigers pitches against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at Comerica Park on August 13, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)
They have been, without a doubt, the best team in the American League since the season began.
2. Houston Astros
HOUSTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 26: Framber Valdez #59 of the Houston Astros delivers the pitch against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning in Game One of the World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 26, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
They have taken over the AL West and have been one of the best teams in the league for over 6 weeks now.
3. Los Angeles Dodgers
Jul 8, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) bats during the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
The Dodgers are once again a top team in the league. They have dealt with a lot of pitching injuries, but have managed to figure it out.
4. Philadelphia Phillies
Mar 27, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Philadelphia Phillies first base Bryce Harper (3) reacts after scoring a run during the tenth inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images
They have a terrific lineup, great starting pitching, and they will add to their bullpen at the trade deadline.
5. New York Mets
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 12: Juan Soto of the New York Mets poses with his new uniform after his introductory press conference at Citi Field on December 12, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Their starting pitching has been one of the best in baseball until recently, and their lineup is great. They have seemingly unlimited funds as well, so they should be adding pieces before the deadline.
6. Chicago Cubs
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – APRIL 01: Shota Imanaga #18 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates after retiring the side in the fourth inning against the Colorado Rockies during his MLB debut at Wrigley Field on April 01, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
The offense is amazing, the starting pitching has been solid, and the bullpen has settled in. The Brewers are catching up though, so they need to make improvements at 3B and get more pitching depth.
7. Toronto Blue Jays
NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 3: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 of the Toronto Blue Jays reacts after hitting an RBI double during the ninth inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on June 3, 2023 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)
They have been playing great baseball lately and have taken over top spot in the AL East. Can they maintain it in the second half, though?
8. Milwaukee Brewers
GOODYEAR, ARIZONA – MARCH 06: Jackson Chourio #11 of the Milwaukee Brewers celebrates with teammates after scoring a run in the first inning during a spring training game against the Cincinnati Reds at Goodyear Ballpark on March 06, 2024 in Goodyear, Arizona. (Photo by Aaron Doster/Getty Images)
They are getting amazing starting pitching and production up and down their lineup.
9. 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)
Their pitching has let them down over the past couple of weeks, but they still remain a contender. What they do at the trade deadline will determine just how far this team can go.
10. Boston Red Sox
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 19: Jarren Duran #17 of the Boston Red Sox hits a second inning grand slam against Gerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees during their game at Yankee Stadium on August 19, 2023 in Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Lack of pitching depth might be a problem, but they are dangerous offensively and can make some serious noise. Bregman is back and they are playing their best baseball of the season.
