Baseball rankings

As Juan Soto’s Mets stumble, the MLB power rankings shake up dramatically. Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Rays and St. Louis Cardinals surge, turning heads and reshaping the playoff landscape with fierce momentum.

Kansas baseball slips out of the top 25 in the final USA TODAY Sports coaches poll, ending the season just shy of national recognition. The Jayhawks now look to regroup and build momentum for next year.

In 2025, the NL East shakes up as the Phillies surge with relentless fire, while the Mets stumble from last year’s heights. But who claims the crown? A surprising new contender emerges at the division’s summit.