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# MLB Power Rankings: May
- URL: https://baseballthings.com/mlb-power-rankings-may/
- Published: 2026-05-03T02:06:40.000Z
- Updated: 2026-08-31T00:53:38.000Z
- Author: Jason A. Churchill
- Tags: Newsletter, #Migrated-1788137406209, #Import 2026-08-30 20:52

After the first full month of the 2026 season, it’s impossible not to scramble the pre-season rankings. However, I’m not simply ranking the teams based on their win-loss records nor am I automatically buying their early start is sustainable.

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