While the Los Angeles Dodgers are shelling out all sorts of millions of dollars for what has been barely replacement-level pitching overall, the Houston Astros have made quite the surge in our pitching staff power rankings in spite of a starting rotation that is mostly replacement arms these days.

As we near the season's midway point, let's check in and see how each team is stacking up against expectations going into the 2025 season.

We've had five different No. 1 teams here in Power Rankings this season already (Dodgers, Phillies, Padres, Mets, Tigers) while two more (the Cubs and Yankees) have been awfully close multiple times.