Just three weeks into the season, three teams -- the Rays, Braves and Brewers -- are in a tight race at the top of the MLB standings, with a number of surprising squads -- such as the Rangers and Cubs -- not far behind. Welcome to 2023!
Can these high-flying clubs keep up this momentum to further cushion their lead atop the majors? Or will historically dominant powers such as the Yankees and Dodgers soon catch up? Only time will tell.
Our expert panel has combined to rank every team in baseball based on a combination of what we've seen so far and what we already knew going into the 162-game marathon that is a full baseball season.