The Los Angeles Dodgers rose to the top of Newsweek Sports’ MLB Power Rankings after they were placed third in the previous edition. The Dodgers have gone 5-2 since the last edition, dropping the final game of their series against the division rival San Diego Padres and the Washington Nationals before sweeping the Colorado Rockies. With a 51-31 record, the Dodgers are tied with the Detroit Tigers for the best record in baseball, and have the single best record in the National League.