MLB Power Rankings: Way-too-early MLB Playoffs, World Series champion predictions

By Kevin Henry | Jan 18, 2023

Oct 8, 2022; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) reacts after hitting a solo home run against the San Diego Padres in the fifth inning during game two of the Wild Card series for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

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ATLANTA, GA – AUGUST 21: Yordan Alvarez #44 of the Houston Astros bats against the Atlanta Braves in the eighth inning at Truist Park on August 21, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Brett Davis/Getty Images) /

MLB power rankings: The AL and NL Championships Series round

Predicting the remaining teams in the Championship Series

4. New York Yankees

3. San Diego Padres

2. New York Mets

1. Houston Astros

Yes, baseball fans, get ready for another Yankees-Astros matchup in the ALCS, but expect this one to be much more competitive than last year’s Houston sweep. New York’s addition of Carlos Rodón will indeed prove valuable, but will it be enough to get past the rival Astros? After signing Jose Abreu this offseason to man first base, Houston will prove to be even more formidable than they were this season, setting up manager Dusty Baker for another shot at a World Series ring.

There will also be a rematch on the National League side, but it will be from the 2022 Wild Card round as the Padres and Mets will square off with a berth in the Fall Classic on the line. San Diego ousting the Mets in the Wild Card helped set the stage for owner Steve Cohen’s spending spree this offseason that will help New York finally earn a division title and avoid the Wild Card round.

So which teams earn a trip to the World Series? Could it be an all New York Fall Classic?

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