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Atlanta takes No. 3 spot in MLB Power Rankings amid NL dominance

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Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Atlanta takes No. 3 spot in MLB Power Rankings amid NL dominance
Summary

In the latest MLB Power Rankings, Atlanta has surpassed Tampa Bay to claim the No. 3 position. The rankings highlight the continued strength of National League teams, which fill the top spots. The American League's wild-card race is intensifying as the season progresses. The rankings reflect the teams' performance through the first portion of the season as it approaches the playoff push.

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Key Details
  • •Atlanta jumps Tampa Bay for No. 3 in Power Rankings
  • •NL teams dominate the top 10 rankings
  • •AL wild-card race is heating up
  • •Rankings reflect seasonal performance as playoffs near
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  • 12:49 PMESPN — MLB Power Rankings: An all-NL top 3 in Week 21
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Atlanta jumps Tampa Bay to take the No. 3 spot as the NL continues to dominate the top 10, and the AL wild-card race heats up.

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