Who's on Top in 2025 Baseball?

The 2025 baseball season is kicking off, and it's time to see who's got the edge. Every Monday, we'll check in on how teams are doing and see if any underdogs can surprise us. By September, we'll look back and laugh at who we thought would be big players. Baseball is full of surprises, after all. The Los Angeles Dodgers are starting strong, already 2-0 after the Tokyo Series. They've got a stacked team, and Shohei Ohtani is back in action. But even with their strong lineup, nothing is guaranteed in baseball. The Atlanta Braves are also looking good, with key players returning from injury. They might just hit 100 wins this season. The Philadelphia Phillies have a solid team, but will they make it to the big game? The Boston Red Sox made some big moves this offseason, adding Garrett Crochet, Alex Bregman, and Walker Buehler. They've also got some promising young players. The New York Mets have a lot of talent, but injuries are a concern. They'll need to stay healthy to compete. The Arizona Diamondbacks are looking to avoid a repeat of last year's near-miss. They've added Corbin Burnes to their rotation and traded for Josh Naylor. The New York Yankees lost Juan Soto but made some smart moves. Injuries are a big worry, though, especially with Gerrit Cole out for the season. The Texas Rangers have a lot of potential, but there are also plenty of ways things could go wrong. The Houston Astros are starting a new chapter, with some big names leaving and new faces joining. The Baltimore Orioles had a chance to make a big splash this offseason but didn't quite pull it off. They'll need to step up if they want to make the playoffs. The Chicago Cubs have Kyle Tucker for one year, and they're going all in. The San Diego Padres have a good team, but they might be looking to make some trades if things don't go their way. The Seattle Mariners have a strong rotation, but their lineup is a weak spot. The Minnesota Twins are in a holding pattern, with ownership issues and key players already injured. The Detroit Tigers had a great run last year, but they'll need their young players to step up this season. The Kansas City Royals had a big improvement last year, but can they keep it up? The Toronto Blue Jays have some big decisions to make, with key players heading into their final seasons with the team. The Milwaukee Brewers will have to make do without some key players, but they've got young talent ready to step up. The San Francisco Giants are looking to get back to the postseason, and the Cincinnati Reds have some star power but plenty of questions. The Cleveland Guardians will need to prove themselves again this season. The Tampa Bay Rays are playing in a minor league stadium this year, and they've got some big questions to answer. The Pittsburgh Pirates have a top young pitcher but didn't do much to build around him. The Athletics are playing in a minor league park but have made some interesting moves. The St. Louis Cardinals are in transition, and the Washington Nationals are building for the future. The Los Angeles Angels made some moves, but will it be enough? The Colorado Rockies are struggling, but they've got a young pitcher on the way. The Miami Marlins are stripped down, and the Chicago White Sox are looking at another tough season. They've got some interesting prospects, but it might be a while before they see the big leagues.