We've had five different No. 1 teams here in Power Rankings this season already (Dodgers, Phillies, Padres, Mets, Tigers) while two more (the Cubs and Yankees) have been awfully close multiple times.

The Cleveland Guardians firmly positioned themselves as a playoff contender in the middle of May when they took three of four games from the American League-leading Detroit Tigers. However, it's been nothing but downhill since then.

In the blink of an eye, we've gone from small sample sizes to rapidly closing in on the midpoint of the 2025 MLB season.