FanGraphs updates MLB power rankings with Atlanta Braves first
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Updated · FanGraphs · May 5
FanGraphs updates MLB power rankings with Atlanta Braves first
12 articles · Updated · FanGraphs · May 5
The Braves lead at 25-10 with a 1603 power score, ahead of the Yankees, Cubs and Dodgers in rankings covering games from April 27 to May 3.
Atlanta reached the top after sweeping Colorado, while Tampa Bay climbed to fifth on a 9-1 run and St Louis jumped 12 places to eighth.
The update highlights injury disruptions across baseball, including Ronald Acuna Jr going on the injured list, as FanGraphs uses a modified Elo system weighted by playoff odds.
With so many stars injured, how reliable are predictive models for forecasting the rest of the 2026 MLB season?
Are 'paper tiger' teams just lucky, or is winning close games a skill that advanced analytics are currently missing?
As young hitters dominate, should teams prioritize fast-tracking prospects over signing expensive free-agent veterans?