MLB Power Rankings Week 9: Which powerhouse sits at No. 1?

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Now that we're two months into the 2025 MLB season -- and past Memorial Day, when baseball fans traditionally say you can finally check the standings -- the top of our rankings have started to become more consistent.

Each week, you can find the usual powerhouses atop our list -- but what does change from week to week is which one sits at No. 1, with the Philadelphia Phillies taking that honor for the first time this season in Week 9. They are the fifth team to take the top spot so far in 2025, despite the preseason expectation that the Los Angeles Dodgers would rule that spot for the majority of the season.

How does the rest of the top five play out? And where do other…