ESPN's Week 25 MLB Power Rankings Track Playoff Push

ESPN has released the 25th edition of its MLB power rankings for the 2026 season, describing a season in which some clubs have already clinched postseason berths while others continue jockeying for position with about 11 days remaining before the playoffs begin, according to the outlet.

The rankings, published on ESPN's website, highlight several teams by name, including the New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres, Cleveland Guardians and Houston Astros, as part of what ESPN calls the "penultimate" list of the regular season.

ESPN's power rankings are a recurring weekly feature that compiles evaluations of all 30 Major League Baseball teams based on recent performance, though the publicly available excerpt does not specify the exact order or point totals assigned to each club in this installment.

The framing of the report emphasizes the stakes of the season's closing stretch, noting that while some franchises have secured spots in the postseason, others are still fighting for playoff positioning as the schedule winds down.

ESPN did not immediately provide additional details beyond the introductory summary regarding specific rankings changes, records or the criteria used to rank the teams in this edition.