Last week, the rankings were:1. Dodgers, 2. Blue Jays, 3. Padres, 4. Yankees, 5. Braves, 6. Brewers, 7. Rangers, 8. Cubs, 9. Guardians, 10. Marlins. One week later, the league has completely shifted. The Atlanta Braves now have the best record in baseball at 19-8, continuing to dominate despite injuries and roster turnover . The Chicago Cubs are the hottest team in the sport, riding a 10-game winning streak, including a comeback win over the Dodgers . Meanwhile, the New York

Last week’s rankings had the Dodgers at #1, followed by the Blue Jays, Yankees, Brewers, Mets, Rangers, Astros, Guardians, Marlins, and Mariners. Two weeks into the season, we said we were starting to separate real contenders from early noise — now heading into Week 3, that separation is getting much clearer. The biggest storyline right now is simple: the Dodgers look like the best team in baseball by a wide margin. They’ve jumped out to a 14–4 start with a +46 run differenti

Early corrections, real contenders, and who’s falling out We’re still in “overreaction season,” but the standings are beginning to stabilize. Teams that are winning series, controlling run differential, and showing consistency on both sides of the ball are separating early. The biggest theme through two weeks: the elite teams look elite already — and the Dodgers are in a tier of their own. 10. Seattle Mariners (NEW – In Week 1: Not Ranked) Seattle cracks the top 10 this week

Right field is still the alpha position in baseball. This is where: MVPs live 40+ home run bats sit and franchises build their identity And heading into 2026, there is one truth that doesn’t need debate: Aaron Judge is in his own tier Everything — stats, projections, eye test — points to the same thing. He’s still the best player in the sport. 1. Aaron Judge (Yankees) Projected 2026: ~.285 / .415+ OBP / .580+, 45–50 HR Three-time MVP. Captain. Standard of the league. no nons

Shortstop used to be where teams hid their best defender and prayed he could hit .260. Now? It’s basically the NBA point guard position of baseball — you either have a superstar… or you’re actively googling “top shortstop prospects 2027.” Shortstop is now the deepest position in baseball by far , with power, speed, defense, and MVP candidates everywhere you look . So let’s break down the real Top 10 shortstops heading into 2026 , using projections, actual performance, and a