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MLB power rankings: Baseball’s worst division gets embarrassed again

The theory is things even out over a 162-game season. Yet in the American League West, everyone’s finding out the only water level they’re going to reach still has them submerged.

Major League Baseball’s worst division could have restored some pride to the AL this weekend, when three teams played interleague series and another staged a rematch of the 2025 ALCS. Instead, the Astros, Rangers, Mariners, Athletics and Angels went a combined 3-12, the latter three getting swept.

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And the Mariners continued their stunning downfall.

They got trucked in Toronto, where ill-timed pitching changes and an offense prone to disappearing – the Mariners were one-hit over seven innings by 42-year-old Max Scherzer – led to a sweep. The preseason AL favorites dropped to 64-73 and down to No. 25 in USA TODAY Sports’ power rankings.

Are they out of the playoff picture? Of course not! They’re still in the AL, which means 13 losses in 21 games barely puts a dent in your hopes. Seattle’s five games back in both the wild card and West chases. And congrats to the Astros, who clawed above .500 and perhaps might win the division with a non-losing record.

Check back in a month.

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A look at our updated rankings:

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Visit the 10 best MLB stadiums, ranked by baseball insider

No. 10. T-Mobile Park, Seattle: This ballpark fits perfectly in the Northwest with the nearby mountains, skyline and water. It features an “umbrella-style” retractable roof that doesn’t enclose the park, only stopping the rain, while enabling fans to enjoy the beautiful outdoors.

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Visit the 10 best MLB stadiums, ranked by baseball insider

No. 10. T-Mobile Park, Seattle: This ballpark fits perfectly in the Northwest with the nearby mountains, skyline and water. It features an “umbrella-style” retractable roof that doesn’t enclose the park, only stopping the rain, while enabling fans to enjoy the beautiful outdoors.

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No. 9. Camden Yards, Baltimore: Meet the godfather, with its famous B&O Warehouse. This is the original retro-classic ballpark that not only dramatically influenced the look of new stadiums, but changed the fabric of some major cities. Denver, Cleveland, San Francisco and San Diego followed its lead and built downtown ballparks that completely invigorated growth.

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No. 8. Coors Field, Denver: The team may stink but the ballpark is so beautiful and the vibe is so cool that it’s become a destination on its own. There’s a purple row of seats signifying the mile-high altitude, and the bullpen could be mistaken for a forest with its trees and running stream. The right-field upper-deck is the hottest bar in Denver.

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No. 7. Dodgers Stadium, Los Angeles: This is the most serene setting in baseball, nestled into the hillside of Chavez Ravine. It has a view of the San Gabriel Mountains beyond the outfield, and downtown Los Angeles behind home plate. It’s hard to believe it was built in 1962 and even though it holds 56,000 fans, it still feels intimate.

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No. 6. Oracle Park, San Francisco: This ballpark has the second-best view in baseball behind PNC Park with its bay backdrop and splash-down hits in McCovey Cove, but only if you happen to sit in the upper deck. The park is already showing its age and its concourses are narrow and cramped, making it difficult to move around, with the Giants already out-growing the place and badly needing more space.

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No. 5. Petco Park, San Diego: This gorgeous park doesn’t quite have the stunning views as Pittsburgh or San Francisco, but it’s pretty darn close. The architecture is beautiful and the old Western Metal Company warehouse in left-field gives it a retro look. It also happens to be located in the heart of the lively Gaslamp Quarter in downtown San Diego.

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No. 4. Target Field, Minneapolis: This may be the most impressive urban design in baseball on its downtown eight-acre site with freeways and trains outside the park, and warehouses to the left. It also has an ultra-modern look inside, with a 360-degree open concourse, that celebrates the club’s glorious history. Its nod to the retro look is the iconic neon Minnie and Paul home-run sign featuring two ballplayers shaking hands over the Mississippi River representing the Twin Cities.

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No 3. PNC Park, Pittsburgh: The most gorgeous ballpark in America. Forget the game on the field. You want to be sitting in the upper deck taking in the view of the Clemente Bridge, the Pittsburgh skyline and the Allegheny River. It’s magnificent.

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No. 2. Wrigley Field, Chicago: There’s not a more beautiful sight than walking into the ballpark and taking your first look at that beautiful green grass, the ivy on the walls and the iconic scoreboard in center field. Taking in a Friday afternoon game, hitting Murphy Bleachers afterward, and enjoying the Chicago nightlife is utopia for any baseball fan.

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No. 1 Fenway Park, Boston: No ballpark in America has the romantic feel or the unique quirks of Fenway Park, from the Green Monster to Pesky’s Pole. It’s not a baseball game, but a religious experience watching games at Fenway.

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2. Tampa Bay Rays (+1)

4. Atlanta Braves (-)

Spencer Schwellenbach nearly made it all the way back, but elbow surgery was unavoidable.

5. New York Yankees (+1)

Winning three of four from Red Sox restores order, clinches season series, sets up another wild-card battle.

Thirteen wins in 15 games, Zack Wheeler looks good again, a September to remember on deck.

Went 60-41 with Roman Anthony out. Now he’s back in leadoff spot.

9. Chicago White Sox (+1)

Colson Montgomery’s strikeout rate up to 34.1%.

A lost weekend in St. Pete included losing Luis Rengifo to grisly injury.

12. Cleveland Guardians (+4)

Jose Ramírez should reach 300 home runs in September.

13. Houston Astros (+1)

Jose Altuve tied for first in AL with 20 successful ABS challenges.

Max Scherzer climbs to ninth on all-time strikeout list with seven-inning, 10-strikeout gem.

Heriberto Hernández has 22 homers in 105 games.

The Athletics Lawrence Butler is tagged out by Chicago White Sox third baseman Miguel Vargas as he tires to extend his double into a triple during the eighth inning at Sutter Health Park on April 18, 2026.

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Cleveland Guardians mascot Slider interacts with fans during game against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field on April 17, 2026.

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Washington Nationals right fielder Daylen Lile attempts to catch a ball hit for a single by the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Jake Mangum during the first inning at PNC Park on April 16, 2026. The Nationals won the game, 8-7.

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Milwaukee Brewers catcher Gary Sanchez wears a special chest protector to commemorate Jackie Robinson Day during the game against the Toronto Blue Jays at American Family Field on April 15, 2026.

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April 13: The Pittsburgh Pirates’ Spencer Horwitz celebrates a home run in the dugout while wearing a welder’s hood during the 16-5 win over the Washington Nationals at PNC Park.

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April 12: Philadelphia Phillies mascot, The Phanatic, entertains fans with local team mascots for a birthday celebration before the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citizens Bank Park.

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April 11: The Tampa Bay Rays’ Jonathan Aranda (left) celebrates with Ryan Vilade after hitting a walk-off single against the New York Yankees in the 10th inning of a 5-4 win at Tropicana Field.

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The Cleveland Guardians’ Jose Ramirez acknowledges the fans after becoming the team’s all-time leader in games played against the Kansas City Royals at Progressive Field on April 6, 2026.

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A rainbow appears during the fourth inning during the game between the San Diego Padres and Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on April 6, 2026.

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A fan dresses as the Pope claps during the first inning of the game between the Chicago White Sox and Toronto Blue Jays at Rate Field on April 5, 2026. The White Sox won the game, 3-0, to complete a three-game sweep of the Blue Jays.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates’ Konnor Griffin celebrates with a traffic cone after making his major-league debut in a 5-4 defeat of the Baltimore Orioles at PNC Park on April 3, 2026.

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A young Red Sox fan meets Tessie the Boston Red Sox mascot before the Red Sox’s home opener against the San Diego Padres at Fenway Park on April 3, 2026.

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Miami Marlins shortstop Otto Lopez (6) and center fielder Jakob Marsee celebrate a victory against the Chicago White Sox at loanDepot Park on April 1, 2026.

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Fans try to catch a solo home run hit by the San Francisco Giants’ Matt Chapman as San Diego Padres left fielder Nick Castellanos looks on during the third inning at Petco Park on March 31, 2026.

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Philadelphia Phillies mascot The Phillie Phanatic entertains fans during the game against the Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park on March 31, 2026.

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The Toronto Blue Jays’ Kazuma Okamoto gets doused with ice water by teammates after a win over the Athletics at Rogers Centre on March 29, 2026.

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The Cincinnati Reds’ Eugenio Suárez blows a bubble as he waits to bat against the Boston Red Sox at Great American Ball Park on March 28, 2026.

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The St. Louis Cardinals’ JJ Wetherholt is doused with water by teammates after hitting a walk-off two-run single against the Tampa Bay Rays during the 10th inning at Busch Stadium on March 28, 2026.

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Fans react as the Milwaukee Brewers’ Jake Bauers homers against the Chicago White Sox at American Family Field on March 26, 2026.

(Jovanny Hernandez, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Two F-35C planes from Air Test and Evaluation Squadron NINE Detachment Edwards Air Force Base perform a flyover before the Opening Day game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on March 26, 2026.

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16. St. Louis Cardinals (-3)

JJ Wetherholt’s wrist injury might end his season, but he’s still Gold Glove-worthy – and eligible.

Beating up on bad teams, as they should. Can they complete road trip trifecta in Denver?

Have lost 14 of last 17 on the road. Yet are just two games out of first, of course.

19. Pittsburgh Pirates (+1)

Have won four of last five series.

20. Minnesota Twins (-2)

Small sample size, but Kaelen Culpepper and Walker Jenkins make the future look pretty sweet.

21. Cincinnati Reds (-)

Chase Burns now 15-3 on a 65-72 team. That ain’t easy.

22. Detroit Tigers (-)

Just about time to turn out the lights. The party’s over.

23. Washington Nationals (+1)

Finally register first walk-off win of season, thanks to Dylan Crews.

24. Seattle Mariners (-1)

Kade Anderson pulled after 85 pitches, sees bullpen blow lead. Welcome to Seattle.

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25. New York Mets (-)

Juan Soto back in lineup just five weeks after serious calf injury.

26. Kansas City Royals (-)

Not for nothing, they’ve won 12 of their last 14.

27. San Francisco Giants (-)

Matt Wilkinson, Seth Lonsway, Nate Furman, Turner Hill – 2026 Giants, all of them.

28. Colorado Rockies (-)

Cole Carrigg (finger) placed on six-inning IL.

29. Los Angeles Angels (-)

Leadoff hitter Wade Meckler’s OBP up to .363.

30. Athletics (-)

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: MLB power rankings: Baseball’s worst division gets embarrassed again

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