MLB Power Rankings: Guardians, Reds Surge in Final Stretch, Team MVPs Revealed
NEW YORK – as the 2025 MLB regular season nears its conclusion, several teams are making late pushes, while others are already looking toward the future. Here’s a look at the latest power rankings, including each team’s record as of Monday, their previous ranking, and a spotlight on their most valuable player.
Minnesota Twins
Record: 67-89
Last Power ranking: 26
Team MVP: Luke Keaschall
Following a significant mid-season overhaul that saw 10 players depart, the Twins faced a challenging second half. Despite dwindling attendance at Target Field, reaching a 25-year low, Keaschall provided a spark. Returning from a forearm fracture in early August,the 22-year-old has slashed .297/.360/.437 with four home runs, 10 doubles, and eight stolen bases in 40 games. Keaschall has demonstrated his ability to excel at second base, offering a beacon of hope for the franchise as it enters a new era. - Flores
Los Angeles Angels
Record: 70-86
Last Power Ranking: 25
Team MVP: Zach Neto
Neto has emerged as the best position player on an otherwise underwhelming Angels team, earning a WAR of 5.0 according to Baseball-Reference (3.2 via FanGraphs). He will miss the final weeks of the season recovering from a hand strain. The outlook for Anaheim remains largely unchanged heading into next season. – mccullough
Washington Nationals
Record: 64-93
Last Power Ranking: T-28
Team MVP: James Wood
Despite a arduous second half, Wood is recognized as the Nationals’ most valuable player, representing the team’s future potential. At 22, Wood is having the best offensive season for a National as Juan Soto in 2021. With key players like C.J. Abrams and MacKenzie Gore nearing free agency, Wood is central to the association’s rebuilding efforts. – Britton
Chicago White Sox
Record: 58-98
Last Power Ranking: T-28
Team MVP: Will Venable
first-year manager Will Venable is lauded for guiding the White sox to a marginally improved record of 58 wins, avoiding a repeat of the franchise’s historic 121-loss season. While unlikely to receive AL Manager of the Year consideration,Venable’s leadership is acknowledged,notably after the trade of the team’s leader in bWAR,Adrian Houser. – Flores
Colorado Rockies
Record: 43-113
Last Power Ranking: 30
Team MVP: Hunter Goodman
The Rockies narrowly avoided matching the 1972 Miami Dolphins’ infamous 0-14 record. Goodman, a 25-year-old catcher with 30 home runs this season, is one of the few players on the roster who could perhaps contribute to a contending team. Despite this, the future remains challenging for the franchise. – McCullough
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