MLB Power Rankings: Padres Shine, Rockies Struggle

San Diego, California — The MLB Power Rankings have been updated, revealing a stark contrast between top teams and struggling franchises as of April 22, 2025.

The San Diego Padres are currently leading the rankings with an impressive record of 16-7, maintaining their position from last year, where they finished fourth. Despite past struggles, this season looks promising as they hold the best record in baseball, helping to shake off last year’s mediocrity.

In the second position is the Los Angeles Dodgers, who also hold a record of 16-7. MLB writers believe that the Dodgers are consistently strong and have rightly placed them at the top until further notice. Grant Brisbee, one of the rankings contributors, stated, “If you do that, sometimes you’ll suggest the best team in baseball is the fourth-best team in baseball, which is ridiculous.”

The New York Mets, sitting in third place with the same record, are showing that their previous year’s performance may not be an anomaly. Chad Jennings explained that last season, the Mets faced challenges but still managed to advance to the playoffs. This year, their strong performance is being recognized as they move to the top of the NL East.

Meanwhile, the Colorado Rockies continue to struggle with a disappointing 31-131 pace. Writers note that while standings show one team besting another, the underlying context of the power rankings sheds light on discrepancies in team potential versus actual performance.

Other notable positions include the New York Yankees at fourth, who have had a mixed record of 14-9, while the San Francisco Giants are at fifth with a similar record. Last year, the Giants’ performance was lagging, but they’ve shown signs of improvement this season.

The power rankings also highlight the dramatic fall of the Atlanta Braves, now ranked 24th with a troubling 9-13 record. With an early season filled with injuries and poor performance, there are growing concerns about their competitiveness this year. Jennings noted, “Their record is not what we expected, and they’ve lost ground in the rankings.”

The rankings indicate not only performance trends but also viewer engagement as fans anticipate how teams will evolve as the season progresses. As writers assess team talent and performance, they remind readers that significant shifts can occur as rosters and gameplay adapt.

Stay tuned as the MLB season continues to unfold, with teams vying for improved standings under the scrutiny of monthly power rankings.