Season 26 is about to get under way, but before it does, it's time for the preseason power rankings! At the top, there's no reason to think Atlanta won't be a dominant team again, so they maintain their lock on the top spot. After that, there's a number of teams in the mix who look like solid contenders. The rest of the top 5 in order are Colorado Springs, Las Vegas, Houston and defending champion Salt Lake City. I'm sure there will be quite a bit of movement throughout the season, as several other teams look strong as well. Good luck in what will be an interesting season for sure! Here are the complete rankings!
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Season 25 |
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Team |
W |
L |
Comments |
| 1 |
Atlanta |
116 |
46 |
No reason to think they won't be tremendous again |
| 2 |
Colorado Springs |
93 |
69 |
Adding Crowe helps for sure, can the pitching hold up? |
| 3 |
Las Vegas |
89 |
73 |
Outstanding pitching, but do they have enough offense? |
| 4 |
Houston |
90 |
72 |
Solid across the board last season and should be again |
| 5 |
Salt Lake City |
90 |
72 |
The defending champs have tough competition in division |
| 6 |
Texas |
91 |
71 |
They've been building for a run, could be this season |
| 7 |
Boston |
111 |
51 |
Team is getting older and pitching staff is a slight concern |
| 8 |
Pawtucket |
93 |
69 |
Had some turnover in the offseason, but still looking good |
| 9 |
Florida |
90 |
72 |
Looking pretty solid overall, should have a good season |
| 10 |
Los Angeles |
88 |
74 |
Tough division and not sure about offense, but still solid |
| 11 |
Buffalo |
89 |
73 |
Can't count them out with 10 straight winning seasons |
| 12 |
Jacksonville |
95 |
67 |
Lost a few guys in the offseason, so we'll have to see |
| 13 |
Trenton |
75 |
87 |
Added some pieces in offseason, but tough division |
| 14 |
Arizona |
86 |
76 |
Roster looks pretty solid, but tough division so we'll see |
| 15 |
Philadelphia |
67 |
95 |
Signed a couple of big FA's, so we think they'll be better |
| 16 |
Cleveland |
84 |
78 |
Pretty good numbers last season, pretty quiet offseason |
| 17 |
New York (AL) |
82 |
80 |
Pitching staff was great last season with decent offense |
| 18 |
Seattle |
78 |
84 |
They've been improving, can they take the next step? |
| 19 |
San Francisco |
75 |
87 |
Really good offense, but pitching needs to reign it in |
| 20 |
Durham |
75 |
87 |
Nice signing in Sakamoto, but will he be enough? |
| 21 |
Salem |
78 |
84 |
Looking to get back into it after a few seasons of rebuild |
| 22 |
Austin |
76 |
86 |
Not quite sure what to make of this team this season |
| 23 |
Charlotte |
71 |
91 |
Pitching needs to improve if they are getting back in it |
| 24 |
El Paso |
68 |
94 |
Solid offense, but the pitching was pretty bad last season |
| 25 |
Dover |
69 |
93 |
Added Roberts for $75 mil, so the rebuild may be over |
| 26 |
St. Louis |
61 |
101 |
Rough last season, the offense is still taking shape |
| 27 |
Cincinnati |
70 |
92 |
Took a step back last season, but could get back in it |
| 28 |
Santa Fe |
84 |
78 |
Seem to be rebuilding, letting two top FA's walk |
| 29 |
Tampa Bay |
77 |
85 |
Looking for someone for Haselman to pass the torch to |
| 30 |
Syracuse |
66 |
96 |
The pitching wasn't there last season, that will be key |
| 31 |
Cheyenne |
57 |
105 |
Also had pitching woes and seem to be rebuilding |
| 32 |
New York (NL) |
58 |
104 |
They look to rebuilding, so it may be a rough season |