MLB Power Rankings: Dodgers back on track, and Cam Schlittler leads Yankees
The MLB Power Rankings highlight the Braves' continued dominance and the Dodgers' resurgence. The Yankees are struggling against both winning and losing teams, while the Guardians are on a hot streak. The rankings reflect the shifting dynamics in the league as teams vie for playoff positions.
- ▪The Braves maintain a strong lead in the NL East with a record of 35-16.
- ▪The Dodgers have improved their performance, moving up to second place in the rankings.
- ▪The Yankees have lost three consecutive series against teams with losing records.
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MLB MLB Power Rankings: Dodgers back on track, and Cam Schlittler leads Yankees By Jack Harris Published May 22, 2026, 7:00 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Each week, The California Post will power rank MLB’s 30 teams and check in on one intriguing awards race. Here is this week’s edition (records through Friday afternoon): 1.) Braves (35-16) The Braves simply don’t lose series, improving to 14-1-1 this year after taking two of three from the Red Sox and three of four from the Marlins. While no other first-place team has even a five-game division lead now, Atlanta’s consistency has given them a 9.5-game cushion in the NL East. (Last week: 1st) 2.) Dodgers (31-19) Shohei Ohtani’s bat has come back to life.
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