The MLB All-Star break has arrived, and while our attention will turn to the festivities in San Diego for the next few days, we are also just a couple of weeks from this year’s Aug. 1 non-waiver trade deadline.
So how do our MLB power rankings shape up heading into the break?
The Chicago Cubs and Texas Rangers continued to limp their way into the break, and we again have a new No. 1 team after the Cleveland Indians charged to the top spot last week but were unable to hold on.
The American League East is shaping up to be a great race as the Toronto Blue Jays and Boston Red Sox both trail the Baltimore Orioles by just two games, and all three teams find a spot inside the top 10 in this week’s rankings.
Further down the line, the Detroit Tigers, Seattle Mariners and Kansas City Royals are three teams trending in the wrong direction. Meanwhile, the Houston Astros continue to climb, and the Pittsburgh Pirates are again showing signs of life.
One thing remains true: These rankings are a fluid process, with teams moving up or down based on where they ranked the previous week. If a club keeps winning, it will keep climbing—it’s as simple as that.
Included in this week’s rankings is a look at where each team ranked on Opening Day, as well as its highest and lowest position so far this season.
We’ve also named a first-half MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year for all 30 teams.
With that, here’s a look at where all 30 MLB teams stand at the All-Star break.