MLB Power Rankings, Award Tracker: New team surges to the top
Each week, The California Post will power rank MLB’s 30 teams and check in on one intriguing awards race. Here is this week’s edition (records through Thursday night): 1.) Yankees (26-12) Another week, another new No. 1. While the previously top-ranked Braves were fine this week.

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- Published: May 8, 2026, 5:08 PM UTC
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