MLB Team Rankings Shift After Week 11 Performances

The club ranked first holds a 48-27 record after a near-perfect outing from its starting pitcher that ended with a home run in the ninth inning. Its shortstops have already produced more wins above replacement than the entire group managed in the prior season.

The second-ranked club sits at 46-27. Its rotation encountered setbacks when one starter was placed on the injured list with an elbow issue and another posted a 7.20 ERA over four recent starts. A rookie will fill the vacancy while the bullpen absorbs additional innings.

448 average with five home runs in six games. The organization also promoted a prospect who made his major-league debut during the week. 313 whose offensive output has placed him third in All-Star voting at the position despite limited prior selections.

The fifth-ranked club reached 40-34 after its primary power hitter started at first base and recorded his league-leading 25th home run. A rookie outfielder also hit his first major-league home run in the same stretch. The sixth-ranked club stands at 40-32 following a six-game span in which it hit the second-most home runs in its league.

" — ESPN MLB experts, Week 11 rankings The panel of evaluators combined current standings with prior observations to produce the latest order, noting both individual performances and roster adjustments that could affect the remainder of the season.