The Tampa Bay Rays' impressive reign atop our weekly MLB power rankings has finally come to an end, as they slipped to No. 2 in this week's rankings.

Who replaces them as baseball's best team?

That honor goes to the Texas Rangers, who went 18-9 and outscored their opponents 168-109 in May while boasting baseball's highest-scoring offense and a lights out starting rotation led by underrated veterans Nathan Eovaldi and Jon Gray.

Further down the rankings, the Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs both jumped up several spots as a wide-open battle rages in the NL Central, while the Boston Red Sox and San Francisco Giants endured the biggest slides of any team this week.

Keep in mind, these rankings are a fluid process, with teams rising and falling based on their recent performance relative to where they landed in the previous week's rankings.

Note: Statistics and analysis reflect games through Sunday. Team records have been updated to include Monday's results.

Nos. 30-28

30. Oakland Athletics (12-50)

Previous Rank: 30

Last Week: 2-1 vs. ATL, 0-3 @ MIA

The Athletics snapped an 11-game losing streak and picked up just their second series win of the season with victories over the Atlanta Braves on Monday and Tuesday, though that was immediately followed by four straight losses. Left-hander JP Sears picked up the win on Tuesday, and he has a 4.37 ERA and 1.07 WHIP in 59.2 innings over 11 starts.

29. Kansas City Royals (18-42)

Previous Rank: 29

Last Week: 1-1 @ STL, 1-2 vs. COL

The Royals faced an odd scheduling quirk last week with off days on Wednesday and Thursday, but the extra rest did little to improve their fortunes with back-to-back losses coming out of the layoff. After struggling to a 6.10 ERA during the first month, veteran Zack Greinke had a 2.30 ERA, 0.83 WHIP and a .204 opponents' batting average over 31.1 innings in May.

28. Washington Nationals (25-34)

Previous Rank: 27

Last Week: 1-2 @ LAD, 1-2 vs. PHI

After climbing as high as No. 25 in these rankings for a few weeks in May, the Nationals have slid back to the bottom tier of teams. Young catcher Keibert Ruiz got off to a slow start this year after signing an eight-year, $50 million extension during the offseason, but he has a .912 OPS with four home runs and 11 RBI over his last 12 games.

Nos. 27-25

27. Philadelphia Phillies (28-32)

Previous Rank: 25

Last Week: 0-3 @ NYM, 2-1 @ WAS

It looked like the Phillies were on their way to erasing a tough start when they went 7-2 over their final nine games in April. But after finishing 10-16 with a minus-39 run differential in May, they continue to reside below the .500 mark. Despite a .739 team OPS that ranks 10th in the majors, they have scored just 4.27 runs per game, which sits 23rd overall.

26. St. Louis Cardinals (25-36)

Previous Rank: 19

Last Week: 1-1 vs. KC, 0-3 @ PIT

An impressive 11-3 stretch of games in mid-May had the Cardinals looking like contenders once again and rapidly climbing the rankings, but they fell to 4-8 over their last 12 after getting swept by the Pirates in Pittsburgh this past weekend. Top prospect Jordan Walker is back in the majors after Lars Nootbaar landed on the injured list with a back injury.

25. Detroit Tigers (26-32)

Previous Rank: 18

Last Week: 1-2 vs. TEX, 0-3 @ CWS

The Tigers reached their season peak at No. 18 in last week's rankings, but after getting swept by the Chicago White Sox with back-to-back walk-off losses on Saturday and Sunday, the wind has seemingly been taken out of their sails. Ace Eduardo Rodríguez has been diagnosed with a ruptured A4 pulley in his finger, which is expected to sideline him for at least the next six weeks.

Nos. 24-22

24. Cincinnati Reds (27-33)

Previous Rank: 22

Last Week: 2-1 @ BOS, 0-3 vs. MIL

The Reds squandered a golden opportunity to make up ground in the NL Central standings when they lost three straight to the Milwaukee Brewers at home on the heels of a terrific 5-1 road trip. On a positive note, Spencer Steer won NL Rookie of the Month in May, hitting .318/.372/.573 with eight doubles, six home runs and 19 RBI in 121 plate appearances.

23. Colorado Rockies (26-35)

Previous Rank: 0-4 @ ARI, 2-1 @ KC

Last Week: 20

The Rockies have continued their Jekyll and Hyde act this year, going 15-14 at Coors Field and 11-21 on the road. With C.J. Cron and Kris Bryant both injured, Ryan McMahon has done his best to pick up the slack offensively. The 28-year-old is hitting .442/.510/.907 in his last 11 games, and he has raised OPS more than 150 points in the process.

22. San Diego Padres (28-32)

Previous Rank: 26

Last Week: 2-1 @ MIA, 1-2 vs. CHC

The Padres have not won more than two consecutive games since having a three-game winning streak snapped on May 2, and they continue to sit multiple games below .500 despite a plus-seven run differential. Catcher Gary Sánchez has a 154 OPS+ with two home runs in six games since he was claimed off waivers from the New York Mets on May 29, and he is quickly pushing Austin Nola into a bench role.

Nos. 21-19

21. Chicago White Sox (26-35)

Previous Rank: 23

Last Week: 1-2 vs. LAA, 3-0 vs. DET

The White Sox improved to 15-11 against the rest of the AL Central with a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers, but their struggles against the rest of the league continue. Right-hander Michael Kopech recorded his third quality start in his last four outings on Sunday with seven innings of three-hit, two-run ball, racking up nine strikeouts along the way.

20. Chicago Cubs (26-33)

Previous Rank: 28

Last Week: 2-1 vs. TB, 2-1 @ SD

The Cubs stumbled through a 5-14 stretch of games before going 4-2 last week, including handing the first-place Tampa Bay Rays their fifth series loss of the year. That recent success doesn't simply erase their multi-week rough patch, but they were the biggest risers in this week's rankings with a chance to continue climbing on their current 10-game road trip.

19. Cleveland Guardians (27-32)

Previous Rank: 24

Last Week: 2-1 @ BAL, 2-2 @ MIN

The light-hitting Guardians scored 34 runs in seven games last week, matching a season high with 12 runs scored against the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday. The trio of Josh Naylor (9-for-22, 5 XBH), Andrés Giménez (11-for-28, 4 XBH) and Will Brennan (11-for-21, 3 XBH) all had strong weeks at the plate as the team looks to build some much-needed offensive momentum.

Nos. 18-16

18. Seattle Mariners (29-30)

Previous Rank: 13

Last Week: 1-2 vs. NYY, 0-3 @ TEX

The Mariners went 17-11 with a plus-23 run differential in May to briefly climb back into the upper half of the rankings, but they were outscored 30-9 by the Texas Rangers in a three-game series sweep over the weekend to drop back below the .500 mark. With Marco Gonzales joining Robbie Ray on the injured list, the team's pitching depth will be put to the test.

17. San Francisco Giants (29-30)

Previous Rank: 11

Last Week: 1-2 vs. PIT, 1-2 vs. BAL

A 10-3 stretch of success had the Giants on the doorstep of a spot inside the top 10, but they stumbled at home last week to slide back down the rankings once again. Despite their inconsistency this year, team president Farhan Zaidi plans on buying aggressively at the deadline in pursuit of a playoff spot.

16. Boston Red Sox (30-30)

Previous Rank: 8

Last Week: 1-2 vs. CIN, 1-2 vs. TB

Aside from an eight-game winning streak in late April/early May, the Red Sox have had a tough time building any sort of momentum this year. With Christian Arroyo back in action on Monday and Adam Duvall expected to be activated from the injured list on Friday, the lineup will be back at full strength (minus Trevor Story) by the weekend.

Nos. 15-13

15. New York Mets (30-30)

Previous Rank: 15

Last Week: 3-0 vs. PHI, 0-3 vs. TOR

Aside from series sweeps of the Cleveland Guardians (May 19-21) and Philadelphia Phillies (May 30-June 1), the Mets have won just 10 games since April 21, and they continue to tread water around the .500 mark. After a red-hot few weeks, rookie catcher Francisco Álvarez is in an 0-for-14 slump over his last five games.

14. Pittsburgh Pirates (32-27)

Previous Rank: 21

Last Week: 2-1 @ SF, 3-0 vs. STL

The Pirates climbed as high as No. 3 in these rankings with a 19-9 month of April, but they spent most of May in a complete tailspin with six series losses and one two-game split prior to last week. Closer David Bednar nailed down all four of his save chances last week, and he has a 1.13 ERA, 0.75 WHIP and 11.3 K/9 in 24 appearances while converting 13 of 14 save opportunities.

13. Miami Marlins (33-28)

Previous Rank: 14

Last Week: 1-2 vs. SD, 3-0 vs. OAK

With a series loss to the San Diego Padres sandwiched around sweeps of the Los Angeles Angels and Oakland Athletics, the Marlins continue to toe the line between contender and pretender. After four multi-hit games last week—including a 5-for-5 performance on Saturday in a 12-1 win—Luis Arráez is again knocking on the door of history with a .392 batting average.

Nos. 12-10

12. Los Angeles Angels (31-30)

Previous Rank: 12

Last Week: 2-1 @ CWS, 1-3 @ HOU

After going 6-13 with a minus-30 run differential against the Houston Astros in 2022, the Angels are again struggling head-to-head with the AL West leaders with two series losses so far this year. Young starter Griffin Canning has recorded three straight quality starts, and he threw six innings of four-hit, one-run ball in a no-decision against the Astros on Sunday.

11. Milwaukee Brewers (32-28)

Previous Rank: 16

Last Week: 1-2 @ TOR, 3-0 @ CIN

The Brewers are banged up right now with 14 players on the injured list, including Brandon Woodruff, Willy Adames, Eric Lauer, Wade Miley and several other key contributors. They closed out the week clinging to a narrow half-game lead over the Pittsburgh Pirates in the NL Central standings despite a minus-19 run differential on the year, and that was erased on Monday.

10. Minnesota Twins (31-29)

Previous Rank: 17

Last Week: 2-1 @ HOU, 2-2 vs. CLE

It's easy to view the Twins as the best team in a bad division and a contender by default, but they proved they are more than that last week with a series win on the road over the Houston Astros. A tip of the cap to rookie Louie Varland for the work he's done stabilizing the back of the rotation with a 3.51 ERA and 1.15 WHIP in 41 innings over seven starts.

Nos. 9-7

9. Toronto Blue Jays (33-28)

Previous Rank: 10

Last Week: 2-1 vs. MIL, 3-0 @ NYM

The Blue Jays are still searching for consistency, but when things are going right, they look like bona fide World Series contenders. Right-hander José Berríos is looking more and more like his old self with a 2.17 ERA in 37.1 innings over his last six starts, and the pitching staff as a whole allowed just 12 runs in six games last week.

8. Arizona Diamondbacks (35-25)

Previous Rank: 9

Last Week: 4-0 vs. COL, 1-2 vs. ATL

Two months into the season, the D-backs look like the real deal with a well-balanced lineup and one of the best starting rotations in baseball. NL Rookie of the Year favorite Corbin Carroll has three home runs in his last eight games as he starts to find his power stroke, and he's one of only five players leaguewide with at least 10 home runs and 10 steals on the year.

7. Atlanta Braves (35-24)

Previous Rank: 6

Last Week: 1-2 @ OAK, 2-1 @ ARI

The Braves closed out May with a pair of series losses and a four-game split with the Philadelphia Phillies, but they still entered June with a four-game lead in the NL East standings. They have played much better on the road (20-10, +64 run differential) than at home (15-14, -1 run differential), which is a head-scratching trend for a team that went 55-26 at Truist Park a year ago.

Nos. 6-4

6. Los Angeles Dodgers (35-25)

Previous Rank: 5

Last Week: 2-1 vs. WAS, 1-2 @ NYY

The No. 5 spot in this week's rankings came down to the outcome of Sunday Night Baseball, and the Dodgers suffered a 4-1 loss against the New York Yankees. Top prospect Bobby Miller is 2-0 with a 1.06 ERA, 0.77 WHIP and 16 strikeouts in 17 innings over his first three MLB starts. With Julio Urías and Dustin May both sidelined with injuries, his contributions have been huge.

5. New York Yankees (36-25)

Previous Rank: 7

Last Week: 2-1 @ SEA, 2-1 vs. LAD

While they still sit in third place in the AL East, the Yankees went 19-10 with a plus-38 run differential in May and kicked off June with a series win over the Los Angeles Dodgers to claim the unique distinction of a winning record all-time against all 29 other teams. Giancarlo Stanton, Josh Donaldson and Tommy Kahnle were all activated from the injured list last week, and slowly but surely, the roster is approaching full strength.

4. Baltimore Orioles (37-22)

Previous Rank: 3

Last Week: 1-2 vs. CLE, 2-1 @ SF

Losing Cedric Mullins to a groin strain last week was a major blow for the Orioles, and in his absence, Adam Frazier has moved into the leadoff spot in the batting order, while scrapheap signing Aaron Hicks has taken over in center field and gone 5-for-11 in his first four games. A road series win over a San Francisco Giants team that had been playing well was a good sign.

Nos. 3-1

3. Houston Astros (36-24)

Previous Rank: 4

Last Week: 1-2 vs. MIN, 3-1 vs. LAA

Since a three-game losing streak dropped them to one game below .500 at 17-18 on May 8, the Astros have gone an MLB-best 18-6 while outscoring their opponents by 40 runs. Framber Valdez (5 GS, 3-1, 2.18 ERA, 40 K, 33.0 IP) and Cristian Javier (5 GS, 4-0, 2.40 ERA, 32 K, 30.0 IP) put the rotation on their back in May amid several injuries to the starting staff, and the Astros lead the majors in team ERA (3.23).

2. Tampa Bay Rays (43-19)

Previous Rank: 1

Last Week: 1-2 @ CHC, 2-1 @ BOS

The Rays have still not lost more than two consecutive games all season, but they have been a much better team at home (26-6, +73 run differential) than on the road (16-13, +49 run differential) and that caught up to them when they dropped two of three at Wrigley Field. Their high-powered offense has scored three or fewer runs in eight of their last 11 games.

1. Texas Rangers (39-20)

Previous Rank: 2

Last Week: 2-1 @ DET, 3-0 vs. SEA

There's a new No. 1 and it's a well-deserved spot for a Rangers team that leads the majors in runs scored (376) and run differential (+152) while also ranking among the leaders in OPS (.806, second), team ERA (3.65, third) and starters' ERA (3.20, second). Second baseman Marcus Semien ranks second in baseball with 3.3 WAR in 58 games.

Complete Rankings

Complete Rankings

1. Texas Rangers
2. Tampa Bay Rays
3. Houston Astros
4. Baltimore Orioles
5. New York Yankees
6. Los Angeles Dodgers
7. Atlanta Braves
8. Arizona Diamondbacks
9. Toronto Blue Jays
10. Minnesota Twins
11. Milwaukee Brewers
12. Los Angeles Angels
13. Miami Marlins
14. Pittsburgh Pirates
15. New York Mets
16. Boston Red Sox
17. San Francisco Giants
18. Seattle Mariners
19. Cleveland Guardians
20. Chicago Cubs
21. Chicago White Sox
22. San Diego Padres
23. Colorado Rockies
24. Cincinnati Reds
25. Detroit Tigers
26. St. Louis Cardinals
27. Philadelphia Phillies
28. Washington Nationals
29. Kansas City Royals
30. Oakland Athletics

Highlight of the Week: Rafael Devers Joins Exclusive Company

It's easy to forget Rafael Devers is still only 26 years old.

Having made his MLB debut as a 20-year-old in 2017, he is already in his seventh MLB season. And while it took him a few years to find his groove in the big leagues, he has been one of baseball's best hitters for several years running.

With all of that said, it was still a bit surprising to see him join this list:

He joined that group with his 200th career double on Wednesday off Cincinnati Reds starter Luke Weaver, and he has a 107 OPS+ with 15 doubles, 13 home runs and 49 RBI in 56 games on the year.

Who else could join this group in the coming years?

Keep an eye on Houston Astros slugger Yordan Álvarez, who has 101 doubles and 113 home runs in only 421 career games.

Team of the Week

C Jonah Heim, TEX
(9-for-22, 3 2B, HR, 12 RBI)

1B Josh Naylor, CLE
(9-for-22, 4 2B, HR, 9 RBI)

2B Luis Arráez, MIN
(12-for-23, 3 2B, 7 RBI)

3B Ryan McMahon, COL
(11-for-28, 2B, 3B, 2 HR, 6 RBI)

SS Corey Seager, TEX
(11-for-27, 3 2B, 2 HR, 10 RBI)

OF Nick Castellanos, PHI
(11-for-24, 2B, 2 HR, 6 RBI)

OF Eddie Rosario, ATL
(8-for-20, 2B, 3B, 3 HR, 7 RBI)

OF Mookie Betts, LAD
(9-for-25, 4 HR, 5 RBI)

DH Shohei Ohtani, LAA
(9-for-29, 2 2B, 3B, 3 HR, 8 RBI)

SP Marcus Stroman, CHC
(2 GS, 2 W, 15.0 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 4 BB, 14 K)

SP George Kirby, SEA
(1 GS, ND, 8.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 7 K)

SP Alex Cobb, SF
(1 GS, W, 7.2 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 7 K)

SP Nathan Eovaldi, TEX
(2 GS, W, ND, 11.0 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 11 K)

SP Bobby Miller, LAD
(2 GS, W, ND, 12.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 11 K)

RP David Bednar, PIT
(4 G, 4/4 SV, 4.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 4 K)

AL Award Rankings

AL MVP

1. Shohei Ohtani, LAA
2. Aaron Judge, NYY
3. Marcus Semien, TEX
4. Wander Franco, TB
5. Yandy Díaz, TB
6. Bo Bichette, TOR
7. Yordan Álvarez, HOU
8. Adley Rutschman, BAL
9. Randy Arozarena, TB
10. Jonah Heim, TEX

AL Cy Young

1. Shane McClanahan, TB
2. Eduardo Rodríguez, DET
3. Nathan Eovaldi, TEX
4. Framber Valdez, HOU
5. Luis Castillo, SEA

AL Rookie of the Year

1. Masataka Yoshida, BOS
2. Josh Jung, TEX
3. Hunter Brown, HOU

NL Award Rankings

NL MVP

1. Ronald Acuña Jr., ATL
2. Freddie Freeman, LAD
3. Sean Murphy, ATL
4. Corbin Carroll, ARI
5. Mookie Betts, LAD
6. Paul Goldschmidt, STL
7. Juan Soto, SD
8. Luis Arráez, MIA
9. Pete Alonso, NYM
10. Nolan Gorman, STL

NL Cy Young

1. Marcus Stroman, CHC
2. Spencer Strider, ATL
3. Zac Gallen, ARI
4. Logan Webb, SF
5. Bryce Elder, ATL

NL Rookie of the Year

1. Corbin Carroll, ARI
2. Spencer Steer, CIN
3. Francisco Álvarez, NYM