2026 MLB power rankings as April comes to an end

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2026 MLB power rankings as April comes to an end

2026 MLB power rankings as April comes to an end

As the month of April closes, it’s once again time for our weekly MLB power rankings. This past week saw our first two coaching casualties when Boston’s front office decided that enough was enough and fired everybody, and then the…

2026 MLB power rankings as April comes to an end

As the month of April closes, it’s once again time for our weekly MLB power rankings. This past week saw our first two coaching casualties when Boston’s front office decided that enough was enough and fired everybody, and then the…

As April draws to a close, it's time for our latest MLB power rankings—and this week brings some serious shake-ups. For the first time this season, we've seen coaching casualties, with Boston's front office cleaning house and the Phillies parting ways with Rob Thompson. Let's break down all 30 teams after a full month of baseball.

For the second straight week, the New York Mets find themselves at the bottom of the rankings—and honestly, it's hard to argue. This team has too much talent to stay here forever, but playing in Flushing feels fitting right now. The good news? Francisco Lindor's return should spark a turnaround, and Bo Bichette and Juan Soto are starting to heat up. That could at least stop the bleeding.

The Phillies have been equally messy, suffering a brutal 10-game losing streak that cost Thompson his job. Zach Wheeler's arrival offers a glimmer of hope, but Philadelphia's problems run deeper than the rotation. Their offense has ranked in the bottom three across most categories all season. Now, with Don Mattingly at the helm, this veteran roster might finally wake up—and early signs are promising. Like the Mets, don't expect them to stay down here all year.

Houston's pitching staff remains in shambles. Spencer Arrighetti has been with the team just two weeks and already leads the staff in wins—a telling stat. Overall, the Astros own the league's worst team ERA, hovering near six runs per game. The offense is making losses exciting, though, with Yordan Alvarez and company ranking top five in batting average, runs scored, on-base percentage, and slugging. Manager Joe Espada's seat has to be getting warmer with every loss.

You'd think the first team to fire its manager would be the worst in the rankings. But nope—there are worse teams than Boston. The Red Sox responded to the front office shake-up with some public grumbling, but on the field, they've actually won a few games in a row. It's early under new skipper Chad Tracy, but the team seems to be embracing small ball and more aggressive baserunning. Rookie pitcher Peyton Tolle also made an impressive debut, giving fans something to cheer about.

Meanwhile, one team that hovered in the middle of the pack early on has seen its bullpen completely implode. The result? A slide that's been tough to watch—and even tougher to fix.

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