ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – MAY 22: A MLB logo is seen before a game between the Oakland Athletics and the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on May 22, 2022 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
The MLB offseason has seen more big trades and even bigger signings. How have these transactions impacted how we look at these teams? We are now less than a month away from pitchers and catchers reporting. Well, here are the top 5 MLB teams right now:
1. 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)
Coming off a World Series Championship and added plenty of talent this offseason. Snell, Scott, Sasaki, Conforto, Kim, Yates, and the list goes on.
2. Philadelphia Phillies
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JULY 9: Zack Wheeler #45 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws a pitch in the top of the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citizens Bank Park on July 9, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
They are one of the best teams in baseball still. Great rotation and loaded lineup.
3. Atlanta Braves
HOUSTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 06: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves hits a home run during the first inning against the Miami Marlins in Game One of the National League Division Series at Minute Maid Park on October 06, 2020 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
If not for so many injuries to key players last season, the Braves might have made a deep playoff run.
4. 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)
They lost Soto but added Bellinger and Goldschmidt. They also added Max Fried and Devin Williams.
5. New York Mets
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 26: Francisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets reacts after scoring against the New York Yankees during the third inning at Citi Field on June 26, 2024 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Adding Juan Soto to a team that went to the NLCS last season is a pretty big move. The Mets should make some noise this year.
