MLB Power Rankings Week 2: Mets and Cubs Surge as Braves Struggle to Find Their Footing

Week 2 MLB Power Rankings: Shakeups Across the League

The second week of the 2025 MLB season has brought significant movement in our power rankings, with several teams making major jumps while others continue to struggle mightily.

Biggest Movers

New York Mets (+4 spots to #4) Juan Soto and the Mets continue their strong start, cracking the top five after passing their Bronx counterparts. Francisco Lindor reached the 1,500-hit milestone this week, signaling his potential path toward 3,000 career hits.

Chicago Cubs (+8 spots to #6) Kyle Tucker's squad rockets from #14 to #6 on the strength of their league-leading offense. The Cubs are winning with small ball - walks, stolen bases, and defense - reminiscent of manager Craig Counsell's Milwaukee teams.

Atlanta Braves (-4 spots to #15) The preseason #2 continues to plummet after a disastrous 2-9 start. The lone bright spot: catcher Sean Murphy returned from IL with a homer and 4 RBIs against Philadelphia.

Top 10 Breakdown

Los Angeles Dodgers (10-4, Previous: 1) Despite a three-game skid, the Dodgers retain the top spot while dealing with pitching depth issues. Justin Wrobleski's 8-run outing highlighted their rotation concerns.
Philadelphia Phillies (8-3, Previous: 2) Kyle Schwarber is off to a historic start with a 248 OPS+ and drastically improved contact rate (20% K-rate vs. 28.5% career average).
San Diego Padres (10-3, Previous: 3) The Padres' bullpen has been lights-out (1.78 ERA) even without closer Tanner Scott, helping secure their strong start.
New York Mets (8-4, Previous: 8)
New York Yankees (7-5, Previous: 4)
Chicago Cubs (9-6, Previous: 14)
Texas Rangers (9-4, Previous: 6)
San Francisco Giants (9-3, Previous: 12)
Boston Red Sox (6-7, Previous: 13)
Arizona Diamondbacks (7-6, Previous: 5)

Notable Storylines

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. inks record 14-year, $500M extension with Toronto
Logan Gilbert dominating for Mariners with league-leading 25 Ks
Tyler Soderstrom emerging as power threat for Athletics with 6 early HRs
White Sox's Martin Perez providing rare bright spot with 0.73 ERA in 2 starts

Complete Rankings

Baltimore Orioles (-4)
Detroit Tigers (+5)
Houston Astros (-3) ...
Chicago White Sox (-1)

Each team's complete analysis includes injury updates, roster moves, and key performances that shaped this week's rankings. The full 30-team breakdown is available on ESPN+.