MLB Power Rankings 2021: Standings after 2nd full week originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
We're hitting the three-week mark of the 2021 MLB season and the standings at this point are surprising, to say the least.
The Royals, Red Sox and Mariners sit atop their respective American League divisions, with preseason favorites in the Twins, White Sox, Yankees and Astros encountering some early-season hiccups.
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In the National League, the Dodgers are playing as well as everyone expected coming off their 2020 championship. The Giants and Padres have also looked strong in the first few weeks.
But outside of the West, just four NL teams are above .500, and preseason division favorites Atlanta and St. Louis aren't among them.
It's been a strange start to the season. Here's how all 30 teams stack up as we hit the three-week mark.
MLB Power Rankings 2021: Standings after 2nd full week of games
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