MLB Power Rankings for the week of August 12, 2024
The MLB season is underway, and with the season in full swing, we are here to help you determine who is good and bad. Teams will fall and rise throughout the season based on injuries, trades, acquisitions, and overall performance. The bad teams are sometimes easier to spot than the good teams, but the cream of the crop usually rises to the top by the season’s end. Here are the MLB power rankings for the week of August 12, 2024.
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MLB Power Rankings
Rank |
Team |
Record |
Thoughts |
1 |
New York Yankees
(previously: 2) |
70-49 | There is a tie at the top of the AL East, and own the best-run differential of every team. The gap is narrow between 1-5 of this list, but I’ll give the Yankees a slight nod. They play the White Sox and Tigers this week, so good things are on the horizon. |
| 2 | Baltimore Orioles
(previously: 4) |
70-49 | The Oriole’s lead in the division has evaporated, but they have reached the 70-win mark. They start the week with two games against the Nationals and then a four-game series against the Red Sox. |
| 3 | Philadelphia Phillies
(previously: 3) |
69-49 | 4-6 in their last 10 games and 7-15 since the All-Star break is troubling, but they still have a firm grasp on the division. Kyle Schwarber is batting .359 this month with five home runs. Now, they need Harper to break his slump. |
| 4 | Cleveland Guardians
(previously: 1) |
69-49 | They broke a seven-game losing streak by winning two in a row at Minnesota. Those could be massive victories as their lead only sits at 3.5 games over the Twins in the AL Central. |
| 5 | Los Angeles Dodgers
(previously: 5) |
69-49 | The Dodgers’ lead in the division has dwindled to 3.5 games. The Padres and Diamondbacks are tied for second and making huge strides in the second half of the season. They could still pull away if their pitching staff gets healthy. |
| 6 | Milwaukee Brewers
(previously: 6) |
67-50 | The Brewers are good. They may not get all the headlines or hype, but they have a top-five pitching staff and lineup by batting average. |
| 7 | San Diego Padres
(previously: 8) |
66-53 | The Padres just got done beating the tar out of the Rockies and Pirates last week and get to play them again this week. They could close the gap in the division with their schedule this week. |
| 8 | Minnesota Twins
(previously: 7) |
65-52 | Byron Buxton and Royce Lewis are healthy but are still without Carlos Correa. He does not have a rehab assignment scheduled but is expected back before the end of the season. |
| 9 | Arizona Diamondbacks
(previously: 11) |
66-53 | The Diamondbacks have soared back in the division and have a real shot at winning. Ketel Marte is on fire with six home runs this month. They play Colorado and Tampa Bay this week. |
| 10 | Kansas City Royals
(previously: 9) |
65-53 | Salvador Perez and Bobby Witt Jr. might win this team to a division title and own the last wild card spot. |
| 11 | Houston Astros
(previously: 12) |
62-55 | The Astros and Mariners are tied for the division lead, but they are 2.5 games back of the Royals for the last wild card spot. It is panning out to be a winner-take-all series on September 23-25 in Houston. |
| 12 | Seattle Mariners
(previously: 14) |
63-56 | The same applies here as it did above. It is as close as it gets and will come down to that lone series. Julio Rodriguez returned from injury on Sunday Night Baseball and struck out five times. |
| 13 | Atlanta Braves
(previously: 10) |
61-56 | The Braves have a 0.5-game lead over the Mets for the last wild card spot but have been struggling recently. They are 3-7 in their last 10 games. They play the Giants and Angels this week, which could get them back on track. |
| 14 | Boston Red Sox
(previously: 13) |
61-55 | The Red Sox are three games back of the final wild card spot and it is not looking great for their postseason odds. |
| 15 | New York Mets
(previously: 15) |
61-57 | The Mets were swept by the Mariners over the weekend and scored one total run over the three games. This offense is boom-or-bust, and they better hope they do not implode down the stretch. |
| 16 | San Francisco Giants
(previously: 17) |
61-59 | The pitching for the Giants has been tremendous since the All-Star break. They are 1.5 games back of the final wild card spot and have a sliver of hope. |
| 17 | St. Louis Cardinals
(previously: 18) |
60-58 | The Cardinals are patiently waiting for Paul Goldschmidt to emerge from the ashes, but it may not happen. Nolan Arenado is batting .351 this month and contributing more than he has all season. They will need him down the stretch. |
| 18 | Tampa Bay Rays
(previously: 19) |
59-58 | There is not much to play for in Tampa Bay right now, but they continue to give teams a run for their money. They faced the Astros and the hot Diamondbacks this week. |
| 19 | Chicago Cubs
(previously: 20) |
59-60 | The Cubs have an outside chance of making the playoffs. They are three games back of the wild card, and their schedule is not that difficult down the stretch. They play the Guardians this week but follow that with the Blue Jays, Tigers, Marlins, and Pirates. |
| 20 | Pittsburgh Pirates
(previously: 16) |
56-61 | 1-9 in their last 10 games is not what the doctor ordered when they were on the verge of the wild card. They now sit five games back and have little hope of seeing the postseason. |
| 21 | Cincinnati Reds
(previously: 21) |
57-61 | Elly De La Cruz is at 59 stolen bases on the season but leads the team with a .264 average. That may be the reason why they are below .500. |
| 22 | Texas Rangers
(previously: 22) |
55-63 | The Rangers have claimed the crown of the most disappointing season after winning the World Series. |
| 23 | Detroit Tigers
(previously: 23) |
56-63 | The team as a whole is batting .230 this season. The Tigers desperately need some bats next season to help this pitching staff. |
| 24 | Washington Nationals
(previously: 25) |
54-65 | Jame Wood has only played 36 games this season but is becoming a young star. He has four home runs with a .263 average and 0.6 WAR. |
| 25 | Toronto Blue Jays
(previously: 24) |
54-64 | The Blue Jays should have sold more at the deadline because the Yankees and Orioles look like juggernauts for the next few years. |
| 26 | Los Angeles Angels
(previously: 26) |
52-66 | The Angels stink and do not have anyone to rally around. It looks bleak in LA. |
| 27 | Oakland Athletics
(previously: 27) |
50-69 | They now sit in fifth with 152 home runs this season. The long ball has helped them and could be a sign for next season. |
| 28 | Colorado Rockies
(previously: 29) |
44-75 | Brenton Doyle joined the 20-20 club for the Rockies this past weekend. There is a small bright spot for them. |
| 29 | Miami Marlins
(previously: 28) |
44-75 | Jake Burger has been raking since the All-Star break. He is batting .364 this month with seven home runs. |
| 30 | Chicago White Sox
(previously: 30) |
28-91 | The White Sox’s road record is currently at 11-49, but they finally broke their losing streak. |
