We have some movement, people. While I was reluctant to make any major changes to our MLB Power Rankings after the opening weekend of the season, you’ll see some dramatic shakeups this week.
The NL West has been the best division in baseball so far, with the Giants off to their best start since 2003. They’ll be tested in short order, though, as San Francisco will soon embark on a 10-game road trip against the Yankees, Phillies, and Angels.
Let's get started!
Eric Samulski1) Los Angeles Dodgers
Last week: 1
The Dodgers are…human? In addition to being handed their first two losses this weekend by the Phillies, they lost Blake Snell due to left shoulder inflammation.
2) Philadelphia Phillies
Last week: 2
After taking two out of three from the Dodgers this weekend, the Phillies will now try to bury the struggling Braves even further in the NL East.
3) San Francisco Giants ⬆️
Last week: 18
Credit to the Giants, who actually have a better winning percentage than the Dodgers at the moment. The club swept the Mariners over the weekend, with Wilmer Flores providing the walk-off hit on Sunday.
On a side note here: Seeing real life buddies Willy Adames and Julio Rodríguez one-up each other during the series was a treat.
Willy Adames Julio Rodríguez
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