The 2024 MLB playoffs are here, so be sure to check in on this page for our MLB Power Rankings.
These rankings will emphasize current performance while accounting for projections for the playoffs.
You can think of them as a hierarchy of each team in MLB at this stage of the year, but remember — it’s not just going to be an order of each team’s record — that’s what standings are for.
So without further ado, let’s get right into our 2024 MLB Power Rankings.
MLB Odds are current as of September 30 from DraftKings Sportsbook.
MLB Power Rankings: All 12 Playoff Teams
| Rk | Team | W-L Record | Record since All-Star Break |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia Phillies | 95-67 | 33-33 |
| 2 | New York Yankees | 94-68 | 36-28 |
| 3 | Los Angeles Dodgers | 98-64 | 42-23 |
| 4 | San Diego Padres | 93-69 | 43-20 |
| 5 | Houston Astros | 88-73 | 38-27 |
| 6 | Baltimore Orioles | 91-71 | 33-33 |
| 7 | Milwaukee Brewers | 93-69 | 38-27 |
| 8 | Cleveland Guardians | 92-69 | 34-32 |
| 9 | New York Mets | 89-73 | 40-27 |
| 10 | Detroit Tigers | 86-76 | 39-26 |
| 11 | Atlanta Braves | 89-73 | 36-31 |
| 12 | Kansas City Royals | 86-76 | 34-31 |
MLB Power Rankings: Moving Up
San Diego Padres (43-20 since All-Star Break)
The Padres check every box on what you look for in a potential dark horse World Series contender.
This is a team that got their star back in Fernando Tatis Jr. The rotation is healthier with Yu Darvish and Joe Musgrove. Let’s not forget a stacked bullpen that includes Robert Suarez, Tanner Scott, and Jason Adam.
Simply put, this team is built for the playoffs. They’re my pick to win it all this year.
Philadelphia Phillies (33-33 since All-Star Break)
The Phillies have been mediocre since the All-Star Break, but they’re in my top spot because of a team that is built for the postseason.
This is a lineup filled with power with sluggers like Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper. Not to mention a stacked rotation anchored by Zack Wheeler and Aaron Nola.
We’ve seen this team go on deep runs in consecutive postseasons — perhaps this is the year that they get it done.
Houston Astros (38-27 since All-Star Break)
The Astros are always dangerous in the postseason due to their experience.
What’s great for Houston is that Framber Valdez has been one of the best pitchers in MLB since the All-Star Break, putting up a 1.96 ERA.
You can never count out this team, which is why they’re high in the rankings.
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MLB Power Rankings: Moving Down
Los Angeles Dodgers (42-23 since All-Star Break)
You may ask yourself, “Why are the Dodgers ranked so low despite a dominant record since the All-Star Break?"
The answer to that question is that I don’t believe they’re equipped for a postseason run due to a highly questionable rotation.
While Jack Flaherty was a big addition and Yoshi Yamamoto has performed well since returning from injury, there’s not much else. Walker Buehler has struggled, while Gavin Stone and Clayton Kershaw remain out. The Dodgers will have to hit their way to a World Series.
Cleveland Guardians (34-32 since All-Star Break)
I’m low on the Guardians because not only have they been average since the All-Star Break, but this is also a team with question marks in the rotation.
Aside from Tanner Bibee, they’ve got Gavin Williams (coming off a disappointing season) along with Matthew Boyd, Ben Lively, and Joey Cantillo.
I don’t think that’s going to cut it in the postseason.
Kansas City Royals (34-31 since All-Star Break)
The Royals have been an average team since the All-Star Break, able to squeak into the playoffs thanks to the Twins’ collapse.
I can’t see Kansas City overcoming a vastly superior Orioles team in the first round.
Baltimore should bounce back from a first-round exit last year, taking care of business against a young Royals team that is happy to be back in the postseason.
