Dodgers Lead MLB Power Rankings

0:00It's April 9th. You're listening to MLB News today, AI-powered MLB coverage. Two weeks into the 2026 MLB season, the Los Angeles Dodgers topped the power rankings at nine wins and three losses, the best record in. Baseball. They've surged with Shohei Otani on fire, hitting three homers while pitching 12 scoreless innings in two starts. Right behind them in number two, the New York Yankees boasts an elite rotation, led by Max Freed's 1.35 ERA, over three outings. The Atlanta Braves sit third at 8 and 5, holding strong despite pitching injuries, thanks to Chris Stale's sharp performances. Milwaukee Brewers are fourth with an eight-four mark, powered by Christian Yelich slashing 372 with 10 RBIs in 12 games. Rounding out the top five, Cleveland Guardians shine with four starters under a 3.29 ERA, including Parker Messick at 0.82. This comes after a marathon offseason post, Dodgers World Series Thriller over the

1:01Blue Jays in seven games. Big names shuffled everywhere. Kyle Tucker in Edwin Diaz to LA, Alex Bregman to the Cubs, Wilson Contreras in sunny gray to Boston, Freddie Peralta, to the Metz and Dylan Seas to Toronto. Some deals are paying off big early. Players like Jose were Mirrez and Cleveland and Ronald Akuna Jr in Atlanta have cooled off at the plate, but fans know they'll heat up soon. Milwaukee misses Inter Jackson Churrio, yet they're rolling anyway. Aaron Judge hasn't exploded for the Yankees, and Garrett Cole's still out, but the potential is massive. As these squads build momentum, keep watching the Dodgers dynasty push and how the rest climb when stars return. Baseball's just getting started this year.