The regular season is winding down, and the postseason picture is getting clearer by the day. Some teams have already clinched their spots, while others are still fighting for their lives. Here are the power rankings for the final week of the 2023 season, based on the latest standings and results.
Top 5 Teams for MLB 2023:
| Rank | Team | Record | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Braves | 100-56 | – |
| 2 | Dodgers | 96-59 | +2 |
| 3 | Orioles | 97-59 | -1 |
| 4 | Mets | 97-57 | -1 |
| 5 | Yankees | 94-62 | +3 |
The Braves remain in a class of their own, becoming the first team to reach 100 wins this season and setting new offensive records along the way. The Dodgers clinched their 10th NL West title in the past 11 years and moved up to the second spot after taking three of four from the Giants. The Orioles clinched their first postseason berth in seven years and are on the verge of locking up the No. 1 seed in the AL. The Mets bounced back from a sweep by the Cubs to win eight of their last 10 games and maintain a slim lead in the NL East. The Yankees have turned things around following a late-season swoon, winning seven of their last eight games and climbing back into the Top 5.
Bottom 5 Teams for MLB 2023:
| Rank | Team | Record | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Rockies | 63-93 | -1 |
| 27 | Tigers | 61-95 | -1 |
| 28 | Royals | 60-96 | +2 |
| 29 | Pirates | 58-98 | +3 |
| 30 | Diamondbacks | 54-102 | -2 |
The Rockies dropped to the 26th spot after losing five of their last six games, including a sweep by the Padres. The Tigers fell to the 27th spot after losing four of their last five games, including a series loss to the Dodgers. The Royals moved up to the 28th spot after sweeping the Astros at Minute Maid Park over the weekend. The Pirates jumped to the 29th spot after winning four of six games last week, including a historic comeback victory over the Reds on Saturday night. The Diamondbacks remained at the bottom of the rankings after losing five of their last six games, including a sweep by the Brewers.
2023 MLB Key Matchups for the Final Week
The final week of the regular season will feature some crucial matchups that could determine the fate of several teams. Here are some of the most important series to watch:
- Rays vs. Orioles (Sept. 25-27): The Rays are still alive in the AL wild-card race, but they need to win this series against the AL East-leading Orioles to have any chance of catching up. The Orioles are looking to clinch their division title and secure home-field advantage throughout the AL playoffs.
- Red Sox vs. Yankees (Sept. 26-28): The Red Sox and Yankees are both in contention for the AL wild-card spots, but they also have to fend off other challengers like the Rays, Guardians, and Mariners. This series could be decisive for both teams, as they face each other for the final time this season.
- Giants vs. Padres (Sept. 29-Oct. 1): The Giants are still clinging to a slim hope of making the postseason, but they need to sweep this series against the Padres and hope for some help from other teams. The Padres are already locked into the NL wild-card game, but they could spoil the Giants’ chances and improve their own seeding with a series win.
- Phillies vs. Braves (Sept. 29-Oct. 1): The Phillies are still in striking distance of the NL East title, but they need to win this series against the Braves and hope for some luck from other teams. The Braves are looking to wrap up their division crown and secure home-field advantage in the NLDS.
Sorare Top Performers for MLB
Sorare is a global fantasy football game where you can collect, trade, and play with officially licensed digital cards of your favorite players. Here are some of the top performers from last week’s MLB games:
- Pete Alonso (Mets): The Mets slugger had a monster week, going 11-for-24 with four home runs and 13 RBIs. He scored a whopping 125 points on Sorare, the highest among all MLB players.
- Jose Altuve (Astros): The Astros second baseman had a productive week, going 10-for-25 with three home runs and seven RBIs. He scored 79 points on Sorare, the second-highest among all MLB players.
- Clayton Kershaw (Dodgers): The Dodgers ace had a dominant week, going 2-0 with a 0.64 ERA and 16 strikeouts in 14 innings. He scored 67 points on Sorare, the third-highest among all MLB players.
The MLB season is coming to an end, and the excitement is building up for the postseason. Some teams have already secured their spots, while others are still battling for their lives. The power rankings reflect the current standings and results, but anything can happen in the final week. Stay tuned for the next edition of the power rankings, where we will recap the regular season and preview the postseason matchups.
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