Ranking the 10 Worst Teams in Major League Baseball Right Now
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10. Cincinnati Reds: Another Team Struggling with the Bats
May Record: 13–16 (Prev. Ranking: 15)
It’s the same story in Cincinnati — the offense hasn’t delivered.
Matt McLain and Spencer Steer have taken steps backward. Elly De La Cruz remains a human highlight reel, but he hasn’t made that MVP-level leap some hoped for.
The pitching staff is giving Reds fans something to believe in. Hunter Greene, Nick Lodolo, and Andrew Abbott form a strong core. The arms are there. The bats need to catch up.
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1. Colorado Rockies: Lock Them Here in Permanent Ink
May Record: 4–25 (Prev. Ranking: 30)
There’s not a whole lot to analyze with the Rockies right now. They’re not just the worst team in Major League Baseball — they’re on pace to be one of the worst ever. One year after the 2024 White Sox took a torch to the record books for all the wrong reasons, the Rockies are already giving them a run for their money.
Consider this: Antonio Senzatela has racked up as many losses as the Rockies have wins. Let that marinate. Through 60 games, they’ve won nine times, and Senzatela has taken nine losses. That’s staggering.
Their run differential sits at an abysmal -183, already more than halfway to the 2024 White Sox's full-season total of -306, and they’ve done that damage in just over a third of the season.
Thanks to Just Baseball for the stats, analysis, and insights for this slideshow article.
2. Chicago White Sox: Guess Who’s Still Not Last?!
May Record: 11–18 (Prev. Ranking: 29)
The White Sox are still a bottom-feeder, but compared to 2024, this is progress. They’re no longer getting swept every weekend. Instead, they’re managing to salvage a game here and there, which, while small, counts as a step forward in what’s a deep, extended rebuild.
Expectations are low. But that’s okay. This season is about identifying foundational pieces. If a few of these young players start to click, that’s the first step toward respectability — and eventually, contention.
3. Pittsburgh Pirates: Skenes’s Storyline Tells All
May Record: 10–19 (Prev. Ranking: 28)
The fact that the conversation around Paul Skenes has already shifted from “future ace” to “potential trade chip” says a lot about the Pirates’ current state.
To be clear, Skenes isn’t going anywhere. But the mere talk of a deal reflects a fan base with little faith in the club’s ability to contend during his team-controlled window. That window runs four years beyond this season; those rumors will only intensify soon, unless Pittsburgh shows real signs of improvement.
The rest of 2025 is about one thing: proving this team can be relevant before Skenes’s prime is wasted.
4. Athletics: Brutal Dip After a Promising Start
May Record: 7–22 (Prev. Ranking: 18)
At the start of May, the A’s were flirting with .500 and looking like a team that might at least stay competitive into the summer. But the wheels fell off fast.
The young core remains exciting — Brent Rooker, Tyler Soderstrom, Shea Langeliers, Lawrence Butler, and Jacob Wilson, who’s currently running away with the AL Rookie of the Year race. Fellow rookie Nick Kurtz is showing flashes, too.
But pitching? Still a mess. They're not going anywhere until they find arms to match the bats.
5. Baltimore Orioles: Biggest Disappointment in MLB?
May Record: 10–18 (Prev. Ranking: 25)
From preseason playoff hopefuls to bottom-five in the league, few teams have fallen harder than the Orioles.
Last year’s back-to-back playoff runs feel like a distant memory. With a 23–36 record and a -89 run differential, Baltimore’s postseason hopes are just about cooked.
A deadline sell-off feels inevitable, but if they flip veteran talent for pitching and recalibrate, this could still be a dangerous team in 2026.
6. Miami Marlins: Are They Really Better Than the Orioles?
May Record: 11–16 (Prev. Ranking: 27)
Thanks partly to fleecing the Orioles in the Trevor Rogers trade, the Marlins have officially leaped Baltimore in our power rankings. Call it a Bendix masterclass.
Jokes aside, this team isn’t good, but they are interesting. Kyle Stowers and Connor Norby, acquired in that trade, are contributing. Agustin Ramirez, nabbed in the Jazz Chisholm deal with the Yankees, is a legit NL Rookie of the Year candidate.
The Marlins aren’t contending, but they are building. And right now, that’s good enough.
7. Los Angeles Angels: Not a Bad Watch Right Now
May Record: 14–15 (Prev. Ranking: 26)
Say this for the Angels: they’re not completely unwatchable.
Mike Trout’s back is healthy, even if it’s unclear how long that will last. Zach Neto is emerging as one of the better shortstops in the league, and Logan O’Hoppe looks like the real deal behind the plate. Taylor Ward already has 16 homers and is quietly becoming a hot name as a trade chip.
This team isn’t contending, and they won’t admit they’re rebuilding — but they are, and a few pieces are starting to take shape.
8. Washington Nationals: Bright Spots Aren’t Enough to Contend
May Record: 15–13 (Prev. Ranking: 21)
James Wood is a future star. MacKenzie Gore was the first pitcher to reach 100 strikeouts this season. CJ Abrams continues to produce at a high level.
Regarding talent from the Juan Soto trade, the Nationals are looking great. But they're still not quite ready to take that next step.
Nathaniel Lowe and Josh Bell have underperformed, and Dylan Crews is still finding his footing as a rookie. They’ll likely be sellers, but if they get the return right and stay patient, this could all pay off in 2026.
9. Texas Rangers: Still Waiting for the Bats to Wake Up
May Record: 13–16 (Prev. Ranking: 13)
The headline remains the same, but the ranking doesn’t.
Despite strong pitching from Jacob deGrom, Nathan Eovaldi, and Tyler Mahle, Texas fell nine spots this month. Even Patrick Corbin has been a pleasant surprise, and Jack Leiter is settling into the big leagues.
But the bats? Dead silent. Marcus Semien is hitting well below his career norms. Adolis García hasn’t recovered from his World Series hangover, and Corey Seager looks like a shell of his MVP-caliber self.
There’s too much talent here to be this bad, but the results don’t lie.
10. Cincinnati Reds: Another Team Struggling with the Bats
May Record: 13–16 (Prev. Ranking: 15)
It’s the same story in Cincinnati — the offense hasn’t delivered.
Matt McLain and Spencer Steer have taken steps backward. Elly De La Cruz remains a human highlight reel, but he hasn’t made that MVP-level leap some hoped for.
The pitching staff is giving Reds fans something to believe in. Hunter Greene, Nick Lodolo, and Andrew Abbott form a strong core. The arms are there. The bats need to catch up.
This post appeared first on Just Baseball.
1. Colorado Rockies: Lock Them Here in Permanent Ink
May Record: 4–25 (Prev. Ranking: 30)
There’s not a whole lot to analyze with the Rockies right now. They’re not just the worst team in Major League Baseball — they’re on pace to be one of the worst ever. One year after the 2024 White Sox took a torch to the record books for all the wrong reasons, the Rockies are already giving them a run for their money.
Consider this: Antonio Senzatela has racked up as many losses as the Rockies have wins. Let that marinate. Through 60 games, they’ve won nine times, and Senzatela has taken nine losses. That’s staggering.
Their run differential sits at an abysmal -183, already more than halfway to the 2024 White Sox's full-season total of -306, and they’ve done that damage in just over a third of the season.
Thanks to Just Baseball for the stats, analysis, and insights for this slideshow article.
