Astros Rank No. 1 In MLB.com Power Rankings

Houston has a strong chance to be the first repeat champions in 23 years.

It shouldn’t come as a surprise that the Houston Astros came in first in MLB.com’s latest Power Rankings.

After all, the defending World Series champion Astros are back with a stocked roster once again following a 106-win regular season and ultimately their second title since 2017.

Here’s what MLB.com wrote about the Astros: “If you want to be the best, you better beat the best, and considering the last time we saw the Astros, they were celebrating their second World Series title in five seasons, we all know who the best is. The reigning champs may have lost their Cy Young winner to the Mets this offseason, but they remain absolutely loaded with pitching, and they’ve even fortified their offense, bringing in former MVP Jose Abreu to play first base. Their division looks a little tougher than it was last year, but there’s still no one in the Astros’ league. It has been 23 seasons since a team repeated as World Series champions. Could Houston end the repeat drought?”

The Astros could absolutely end the drought. They’re deep enough. They’re talented enough.

Repeating is never easy. Injuries can play a large role. But this team is clearly set up for big time success once again.

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