Philly Leader

As the 2025 Major League Baseball season approaches, teams are being categorized into various tiers based on their potential performance. This method groups similar teams together rather than ranking them solely by projected odds or win totals.

The Los Angeles Dodgers stand alone in the top tier after winning the World Series last year and acquiring several key players during the offseason, including Roki Sasaki and Blake Snell. Despite their strong roster, FanGraphs only gives them a 23% chance of winning the championship again, highlighting that "the games... still need to be played."

The Atlanta Braves, New York Mets, and Philadelphia Phillies from the NL East are also setting high expectations for themselves this season. The Mets' acquisition of Juan Soto adds significant value to their lineup. Meanwhile, in the AL East, both the Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees aim for more than just playoff appearances despite dealing with various challenges.

Teams like the Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers aim to bounce back after missing out on playoffs last year despite having strong seasons in 2023. The Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox have made notable player additions that could enhance their chances in their respective divisions.

The article notes that many teams fall within a competitive range according to FanGraphs projections. Among these are the Kansas City Royals, Detroit Tigers, Minnesota Twins, Seattle Mariners, Tampa Bay Rays, San Francisco Giants, and San Diego Padres.

For some teams like the Houston Astros and Toronto Blue Jays, there is speculation about an impending end of an era as they face potential free agency losses.

In contrast, other clubs such as the Oakland Athletics and Washington Nationals look to build around young talent while facing uncertainties about depth and pitching strength.

Finally, certain teams like the Miami Marlins continue rebuilding efforts amid challenging conditions from previous seasons. Despite recent struggles for franchises like Colorado Rockies and Chicago White Sox — who lost over 100 games last year — hopes remain for improvement through developing new talent.

Overall excitement surrounds how each team will perform during what promises to be an engaging MLB season filled with competition across divisions nationwide.

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