PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JULY 14: Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 and Manny Machado #13 of the San Diego Padres react after a home run by Machado during the sixth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on July 14, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
These are the top 10 teams in MLB 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)
No one is better than the Dodgers. By seasons end, they will lead the league in wins.
2. Philadelphia Phillies
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JULY 05: Trea Turner #7 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates with teammates after hitting a two-run home run during the fourth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on July 05, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
They play in a tough NL East but are the most complete team. They seem to have figured out their bullpen too.
3. 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? So far, so good.
4. San Diego Padres
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – MARCH 21: Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres hits a grounder resulting in a fielding error of Max Muncy #13 of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 3rd inning during the 2024 Seoul Series game between San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers at Gocheok Sky Dome on March 21, 2024 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)
Have been playing great baseball so far. They finally lost a game at home, but this team looks great in ever facet of the game.
5. 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)
Have been playing great baseball since losing the two games in Tokyo. Losing SP Justin Steele is going to hurt though.
6. San Francisco Giants
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – MAY 23: Matt Chapman #26 of the San Francisco Giants reacts in the dugout after hitting a three run home run on May 23, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)
They are playing much better than anyone expected. Their offense has been a bright spot.
7. 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)
Pitching injuries are an issue. Maybe getting Clarke Schmidt back will help.
8. 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)
Great rotation and getting production from young hitters. They are the best team in their division.
9. 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)
Great lineup and improved pitching. The problem is that there are 3 other teams in their division also playing very well.
10. Texas Rangers
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 01: Corey Seager #5 of the Texas Rangers hits a single in the ninth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks during Game Five of the World Series at Chase Field on November 01, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Looking to bounce back after a down year in 2024, and are off to a great start. The Angels are competing with them at the moment, but it’s not expected to last.
