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The Atlanta Braves have taken the top spot in the MLB power rankings from the Los Angeles Dodgers after winning two out of three games in LA. The Braves currently hold a major league-best record of 28-13 and lead in run differential, OPS, and ERA.

The Los Angeles Dodgers won't go wire-to-wire in the National League West - nor will they in USA TODAY Sports' power rankings.
The preseason No. 1 club may very well win a third consecutive championship this autumn but for now, they've been dislodged from the top spot for the first time this season by the Atlanta Braves.
The passing of the torch came head-to-head, as Atlanta won two of three games at Dodger Stadium and improve to a major league-best 28-13. Their plus-87 run differential is also tops in the majors, and they also lead in OPS and ERA.
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The Braves' newfound position will be tested immediately, as they return home for a three-game series against the No. 3 Chicago Cubs, beginning Tuesday, May 10 at Truist Field.
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The Braves moved to the top of the MLB power rankings after winning two out of three games against the Dodgers, showcasing their strong performance.
The Braves currently have a record of 28-13, which is the best in the major leagues.
The Braves have a run differential of plus-87, which is the highest in the majors.
The Braves lead the majors in OPS and ERA, in addition to having the best run differential.
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(Salaries in present-day value calculated by MLB Labor Relations Department, impacted by deferrals and signing bonuses)
1. Juan Soto, Mets - $61,875,000
2. Cody Bellinger, Yankees - $42,500,000
3. Bo Bichette, Mets - $42 million
3. Zack Wheeler, Phillies β $42 million
5. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Blue Jays - $40,214,286
6. Aaron Judge, Yankees β $40 million
7. Anthony Rendon, Angels - $38,571,429
8. Jacob deGrom, Rangers - $38 million
9. Mike Trout, Angels β $37,116,667
10. Gerrit Cole, Yankees β $36,000,000
11. Jose Altuve, Astros β $33 million
11. Kyle Tucker, Dodgers - $33 million
13. Tyler Glasnow, Dodgers - $32,500,000
14. Francisco Lindor, Mets - $32,477,277
15. Tarik Skubal, Tigers β $32 million
16. Carlos Correa, Astros β $31,500,000
16. Corey Seager, Rangers - $31,500,000
18. Sonny Gray, Red Sox β $31 million
19. Corbin Burnes, Diamondbacks β $30,790,069
20. Giancarlo Stanton, Yankees - $29 million
21. Nathan Eovaldi, Rangers β $28,536,643
22. Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers β $28,206,684
23. Dansby Swanson, Cubs β $28 million
24. Carlos Rodon, Yankees β $27,833,333
25. Stephen Strasburg, Nationals (*retired) β $27,814,045
26. Bryce Harper, Phillies - $27,538,462
27. Trea Turner, Phillies β $27,272,727
28. Blake Snell, Dodgers - $27,152,056
29. Kris Bryant, Rockies - $27 million
30. Yordan Alvarez, Astros - $26,833,333
1 / 30
(Salaries in present-day value calculated by MLB Labor Relations Department, impacted by deferrals and signing bonuses)
1. Juan Soto, Mets - $61,875,000
1 / 30
(Salaries in present-day value calculated by MLB Labor Relations Department, impacted by deferrals and signing bonuses)
1. Juan Soto, Mets - $61,875,000
2 / 30
2. Cody Bellinger, Yankees - $42,500,000
3 / 30
3. Bo Bichette, Mets - $42 million
4 / 30
3. Zack Wheeler, Phillies β $42 million
5 / 30
5. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Blue Jays - $40,214,286
6 / 30
6. Aaron Judge, Yankees β $40 million
7 / 30
7. Anthony Rendon, Angels - $38,571,429
8 / 30
8. Jacob deGrom, Rangers - $38 million
9 / 30
9. Mike Trout, Angels β $37,116,667
10 / 30
10. Gerrit Cole, Yankees β $36,000,000
11 / 30
11. Jose Altuve, Astros β $33 million
12 / 30
11. Kyle Tucker, Dodgers - $33 million
13 / 30
13. Tyler Glasnow, Dodgers - $32,500,000
14 / 30
14. Francisco Lindor, Mets - $32,477,277
15 / 30
15. Tarik Skubal, Tigers β $32 million
16 / 30
16. Carlos Correa, Astros β $31,500,000
17 / 30
16. Corey Seager, Rangers - $31,500,000
18 / 30
18. Sonny Gray, Red Sox β $31 million
19 / 30
19. Corbin Burnes, Diamondbacks β $30,790,069
20 / 30
20. Giancarlo Stanton, Yankees - $29 million
21 / 30
21. Nathan Eovaldi, Rangers β $28,536,643
22 / 30
22. Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers β $28,206,684
23 / 30
23. Dansby Swanson, Cubs β $28 million
24 / 30
24. Carlos Rodon, Yankees β $27,833,333
25 / 30
25. Stephen Strasburg, Nationals (*retired) β $27,814,045
26 / 30
26. Bryce Harper, Phillies - $27,538,462
27 / 30
27. Trea Turner, Phillies β $27,272,727
28 / 30
28. Blake Snell, Dodgers - $27,152,056
29 / 30
29. Kris Bryant, Rockies - $27 million
30 / 30
30. Yordan Alvarez, Astros - $26,833,333
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: MLB power rankings: Braves overtake Dodgers for top spot