The Philadelphia Phillies have taken control of the National League East with a two-game advantage over the New York Mets and baseball’s best record at 34-19. With a nine-game winning streak snapped, the Phillies will face a tough test welcoming the Atlanta Braves to Citizens Bank Park for a three-game set. Meanwhile, Ronald Acuña Jr. returns from injury, boosting his team’s chances of taking off.
The Los Angeles Dodgers remain top-ranked, followed closely by the Phillies. The Detroit Tigers and New York Mets are in third and fourth place, respectively. The Chicago Cubs, San Francisco Giants, and Tampa Bay Rays round out the top five.
In the bottom half of the rankings, the St. Louis Cardinals, Cleveland Guardians, and Minnesota Twins are struggling to find their footing. Meanwhile, teams like the Houston Astros, Atlanta Braves, and Boston Red Sox are on the rise with strong performances from key players.
As Memorial Day approaches, baseball fans can expect more excitement as teams continue to jockey for position in the standings.
Source: https://eu.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2025/05/26/mlb-power-rankings-phillies-nl-east-standings/83858308007