MLB power rankings update after trade deadline activity
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 12:32 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Major League Baseball's trade deadline has concluded, impacting teams' standings and strategies. The Los Angeles Dodgers retain their top position after bolstering their roster. The Atlanta Braves remain strong contenders despite quieter trades, while the Milwaukee Brewers have solidified their playoff position. Other teams like the Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox made key additions, aiming to improve their postseason chances. The trade deadline has reshaped the for teams looking to contend this October.
- •Los Angeles Dodgers remain the top team in the rankings.
- •Atlanta Braves make minor but effective additions.
- •Milwaukee Brewers positioned firmly for postseason.
- •Tampa Bay Rays bolster lineup with Freddy Peralta.
- •Boston Red Sox aim for AL East title after recent upgrades.
- 1:26 PMESPN — MLB Power Rankings: Where every team stands post-trade deadline
- 8:40 AMYahoo Sports — MLB power rankings: Where Dodgers, Red Sox and more rank after trade deadline splashes
"There was a lot of action across baseball ahead of Monday's trade deadline. How did the moves impact each club's ranking?
"The MLB trade deadline came and went, bolstering some contenders' hopes of a deep October run.
Sources
External links- ESPNAug 6, 2026, 1:26 PMMLB Power Rankings: Where every team stands post-trade deadline
There was a lot of action across baseball ahead of Monday's trade deadline. How did the moves impact each club's ranking?
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 8:40 AMMLB power rankings: Where Dodgers, Red Sox and more rank after trade deadline splashes
The MLB trade deadline came and went, bolstering some contenders' hopes of a deep October run.
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