While the Los Angeles Dodgers are shelling out all sorts of millions of dollars for what has been barely replacement-level pitching overall, the Houston Astros have made quite the surge in our pitching staff power rankings in spite of a starting rotation that is mostly replacement arms these days.

With a third week in a row atop our list, Detroit becomes the team with the most consecutive weeks at No. 1 in 2025.

Tampa Bay Rays Move Up in MLB Power Rankings originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Just take a look at what has been happening with the Tampa Bay Rays over the past couple of weeks. They have been one of the hottest teams in the American League, overcoming their slow start with a bunch of wins.