HOUSTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 07: The World Series Trophy is seen during the World Series Parade on November 07, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
Here are the 10 teams that are best positioned to win the World Series in 2025, ranked from 1 to 10:
1. Los Angeles Dodgers
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 21: Starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow #31 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after striking out the Tyrone Taylor #15 of the New York Mets for the last out of the eight inning ending a scoring threat with bases loaded at Dodger Stadium on April 21, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
No one is better than the Dodgers. If they are healthy, specifically in the rotation, they will be very tough to beat in the playoffs.
2. Philadelphia Phillies
DENVER, COLORADO – MAY 25: Aaron Nola #27 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches during the first inning of the game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on May 25, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Alysa Rubin/Clarkson Creative/Getty Images)
They play in a tough NL East but enter the season as the most balanced of the three contenders. They need to get their bullpen figured out though, because it might be a problem.
3. Atlanta Braves
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – MARCH 30: Matt Olson #28 of the Atlanta Braves in action against the Philadelphia Phillies during a game at Citizens Bank Park on March 30, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
Health is going to be paramount to their success. They have all the pieces to make a deep run.
4. 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)
Is their starting pitching good enough? The lineup and bullpen are top notch.
5. New York Yankees
Mar 27, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) follows through on an RBI double against the Milwaukee Brewers during the seventh inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
They will compete, but we don’t know what will happen in their rotation with all the injuries they have.
6. Baltimore Orioles
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JULY 19: Gunnar Henderson #2 of the Baltimore Orioles celebrates after scoring a run in the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on July 19, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Bad starting rotation, great pen, and young core. They have choked in the playoffs the past two seasons, but could be ready to take the next step.
7. Boston Red Sox
BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 3: Rafael Devers #11 of the Boston Red Sox follows through on the go ahead RBI sacrifice fly during the seventh inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park on October 3, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
Lack pitching depth, but can make trades to improve it. The offense is one of the best in baseball.
8. Texas Rangers
Mar 25, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (48) delivers a pitch to the Kansas City Royals in the third inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jim Cowsert-Imagn Images
Looking to bounce back after a down year in 2024. They need to keep their starting rotation healthy.
9. 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 seem to always be in the playoffs and have the experience to win when it matters most.
10. Arizona Diamondbacks
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – SEPTEMBER 29: Ketel Marte #4 of the Arizona Diamondbacks celebrates after hitting a two-run home run during the fourth inning against the San Diego Padres at Chase Field on September 29, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
Good young team who got better via trades and free agency.
