{"id":662138,"date":"2026-05-11T11:40:25","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T11:40:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/662138\/"},"modified":"2026-05-11T11:40:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T11:40:25","slug":"mlb-power-rankings-braves-steal-top-spot-from-dodgers-with-statement-in-la","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/662138\/","title":{"rendered":"MLB power rankings: Braves steal top spot from Dodgers with statement in LA"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Los Angeles Dodgers<\/a> won’t go wire-to-wire in the National League West – nor will they in USA TODAY Sports’ power rankings.<\/p>\n

The preseason No. 1 club may very well win a third consecutive championship this autumn but for now, they’ve been dislodged from the top spot for the first time this season by the Atlanta Braves.<\/p>\n

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The passing of the torch came head-to-head, as Atlanta won two of three games at Dodger Stadium and improve to a major league-best 28-13. Their plus-87 run differential is also tops in the majors, and they also lead in OPS and ERA.<\/p>\n

Uh, any questions?<\/p>\n

The Braves’ newfound position will be tested immediately, as they return home for a three-game series against the No. 3 Chicago Cubs<\/a>, beginning Tuesday, May 10 at Truist Field.<\/p>\n

A look at our updated rankings:<\/p>\n

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Ozzie Albies and Matt Olson are off to red-hot starts in 2026.<\/p>\n

1. Atlanta Braves (+1)<\/p>\n

Spencer Strider punches out eight Dodgers in second start of year.<\/p>\n

2. Los Angeles Dodgers (-1)<\/p>\n

Mookie Betts is back this week, not a moment too soon for flaccid offense.<\/p>\n

3. Chicago Cubs (+1)<\/p>\n

Have the Cubs rescued Michael Conforto? Batting .364 with 1.132 OPS in 55 plate appearances.<\/p>\n

4. Tampa Bay Rays (+2)<\/p>\n

Nick Martinez’s 1.70 ERA is best in club history through eight games for a starter.<\/p>\n

5. New York Yankees (-2)<\/p>\n

Carlos Rod\u00f3n makes season debut, but can’t prevent unsettling sweep at Milwaukee.<\/p>\n

A quarter through the season, Fernando Tatis Jr. at 0.0 WAR and zero home runs.<\/p>\n

Sweep the Yankees for first time since they were an AL team – in 1989.<\/p>\n

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(Salaries in present-day value calculated by MLB Labor Relations Department, impacted by deferrals and signing bonuses)<\/p>\n

1. Juan Soto, Mets – $61,875,000<\/p>\n

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1. Juan Soto, Mets – $61,875,000<\/p>\n

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2. Cody Bellinger, Yankees – $42,500,000<\/p>\n

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3. Bo Bichette, Mets – $42 million<\/p>\n

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3. Zack Wheeler, Phillies \u2013 $42 million <\/p>\n

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5. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Blue Jays – $40,214,286<\/p>\n

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6. Aaron Judge, Yankees \u2013 $40 million<\/p>\n

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7. Anthony Rendon, Angels – $38,571,429<\/p>\n

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8. Jacob deGrom, Rangers – $38 million<\/p>\n

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9. Mike Trout, Angels \u2013 $37,116,667<\/p>\n

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10. Gerrit Cole, Yankees \u2013 $36,000,000<\/p>\n

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11. Jose Altuve, Astros \u2013 $33 million<\/p>\n

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11. Kyle Tucker, Dodgers – $33 million<\/p>\n

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13. Tyler Glasnow, Dodgers – $32,500,000<\/p>\n

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14. Francisco Lindor, Mets – $32,477,277<\/p>\n

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15. Tarik Skubal, Tigers \u2013 $32 million<\/p>\n

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16. Carlos Correa, Astros \u2013 $31,500,000<\/p>\n

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16. Corey Seager, Rangers – $31,500,000<\/p>\n

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18. Sonny Gray, Red Sox \u2013 $31 million<\/p>\n

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19. Corbin Burnes, Diamondbacks \u2013 $30,790,069<\/p>\n

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20. Giancarlo Stanton, Yankees – $29 million<\/p>\n

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21. Nathan Eovaldi, Rangers \u2013 $28,536,643<\/p>\n

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22. Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers \u2013 $28,206,684<\/p>\n

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23. Dansby Swanson, Cubs \u2013 $28 million<\/p>\n

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24. Carlos Rodon, Yankees \u2013 $27,833,333<\/p>\n

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25. Stephen Strasburg, Nationals (*retired) \u2013 $27,814,045<\/p>\n

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26. Bryce Harper, Phillies – $27,538,462<\/p>\n

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27. Trea Turner, Phillies \u2013 $27,272,727<\/p>\n

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28. Blake Snell, Dodgers – $27,152,056<\/p>\n

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29. Kris Bryant, Rockies – $27 million<\/p>\n

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30. Yordan Alvarez, Astros – $26,833,333<\/p>\n

Oneil Cruz on a 40-homer pace.<\/p>\n

Elly De La Cruz’s 135 adjusted OPS 16% higher than previous career best.<\/p>\n

10. Cleveland Guardians (+1)<\/p>\n

A Patrick Bailey-Austin Hedges catching duo won’t make anyone forget Johnny Bench.<\/p>\n

Addison Barger finally returns and now he needs an elbow MRI.<\/p>\n

12. Athletics (+3)<\/p>\n

Can Shea Langeliers bring a batting title back to Yolo County?<\/p>\n

13. St. Louis Cardinals (+3)<\/p>\n

Jordan Walker up to 11 home runs.<\/p>\n

Eduardo Rodriguez averaging six innings per start, which he hasn’t done since 2019.<\/p>\n

15. Detroit Tigers (-6)<\/p>\n

Not exactly a “Win one for the Gipper” response after Tarik Skubal’s injury.<\/p>\n

Kyle Schwarber homers in four straight games for second time in his career.<\/p>\n

17. Texas Rangers (-3)<\/p>\n

Jacob de Grom is 5-0 with a 1.22 ERA when pitching decisive game of series for Rangers.<\/p>\n

18. Seattle Mariners (-1)<\/p>\n

Getting ugly: Cal Raleigh in an 0-for-32 hole, average down to .161.<\/p>\n

19. Miami Marlins (-1)<\/p>\n

“We’re trying to win. We’re trying to win this year,” GM Peter Bendix says after flurry of roster moves.<\/p>\n

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20. Baltimore Orioles (-)<\/p>\n

After getting outclassed in four-game sweep in Bronx, they get another shot at Yankees.<\/p>\n

21. Kansas City Royals (+2)<\/p>\n

Cole Ragans heads to IL with left elbow impingement.<\/p>\n

22. Washington Nationals (-1)<\/p>\n

Nasim Nu\u00f1ez leads majors with 17 steals.<\/p>\n

23. Chicago White Sox (+3)<\/p>\n

Davis Martin, All-Star Game starting pitcher? Stranger things have happened.<\/p>\n

24. New York Mets (-2)<\/p>\n

Well, looks like Clay Holmes could fetch a nice haul at trade deadline, at least.<\/p>\n

25. Minnesota Twins (-1)<\/p>\n

Series win at Cleveland their first since April 15.<\/p>\n

26. Houston Astros (-1)<\/p>\n

After injury reset, Tatsuya Imai will start Tuesday.<\/p>\n

27. Boston Red Sox (-)<\/p>\n

Only Texas has scored fewer runs in AL.<\/p>\n

28. San Francisco Giants (-)<\/p>\n

Pragmatic or desperate? Dumping Gold Glove catcher Andrew Bailey is definitely something.<\/p>\n

29. Los Angeles Angels (-)<\/p>\n

Alek Manoah experience will begin with a “bulk guy” appearance.<\/p>\n

30. Colorado Rockies (-)<\/p>\n

Ethan Holliday with a three-homer week in A ball.<\/p>\n

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