MLB Power Rankings : Dodgers Dominate, Tigers Surprise, Orioles Spiral

As of May 19, 2025, the Los Angeles Dodgers continue to sit atop the MLB Power Rankings, riding elite pitching and a deep lineup to league leading dominance. Meanwhile, the Detroit Tigers have shocked the league with a balanced, overachieving start, while the Baltimore Orioles find themselves in disarray, having just dismissed their manager amid a worrying skid.

🔝 1. Los Angeles Dodgers (Best Record in MLB)

The Dodgers remain the gold standard in 2025. With a rotation anchored by Walker Buehler and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and MVP level offense from Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman, Los Angeles looks like a postseason lock again.

• Record: 33–12
  
• Run differential: +85
  
• Key stat: Team ERA under 3.00, best in the majors
  
• Riding an 8 game win streak, including a sweep of the Padres
  

“This is the most complete Dodgers team of the last five years,” one NL scout told reporters.

🐯 6. Detroit Tigers (Biggest Surprise)

Once written off as rebuilding, the Tigers have found life thanks to young pitching, consistent hitting, and veteran leadership. Riley Greene is breaking out, while Kenta Maeda and Casey Mize have anchored a much improved rotation.

• Record: 27–18
  
• Strength: Top 5 bullpen ERA, underrated in clutch situations
  
• Trending: Upward particularly after series wins over Houston and Cleveland
  

Detroit is quickly becoming a legitimate AL Central threat.

⚠️ 23. Baltimore Orioles (Falling Fast)

After a promising start to the season, the Orioles have nosedived. A 4–13 stretch led to the firing of their manager, as the team’s pitching collapsed and injuries piled up. The offense, led by Adley Rutschman, hasn’t been enough to stop the bleeding.

• Record: 19–26
  
• Issues: Bullpen collapse, underwhelming starting pitching
  
• Managerial change: Interim coach to be announced ahead of next series
  

If Baltimore can’t stabilize soon, another lost season may be looming for a roster that had playoff expectations.

📊 Notable Movers

• Atlanta Braves (2nd) – Still elite despite injuries to key arms
  
• Seattle Mariners (7th) – Their rotation is carrying the offense
  
• New York Yankees (9th) – Up four spots, thanks to a red hot Aaron Judge
  
• Chicago Cubs (15th) – Inconsistency keeping them from contending
  
• San Diego Padres (18th) – Still figuring out their pitching identity
  

📰 Final Thoughts

The 2025 MLB season is shaping up with clear contenders, surprise risers, and dramatic shake ups. The Dodgers are doing what they do best winning at an elite level while the Tigers are emerging as a Cinderella story to watch. Meanwhile, the Orioles’ collapse is a cautionary tale in how quickly momentum can shift in baseball.