MLB Power Rankings Week 21: Where all 30 teams stand as final stretch begins

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Friday, September 3, 2021

We've finally entered September, and MLB teams will have only a final month and change to solidify their playoff positions -- if they haven't already.

Where have the New York Yankees ended up after their 13-game winning streak was snapped? Have the Phillies Phillies bought themselves some breathing room with their recent play? As always, who's No. 1 between the San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers?

Here is what our eight-voter expert panel decided based on what they have learned over the course of the 2021 season so far. We also asked ESPN baseball experts David Schoenfield, Bradford Doolittle, Joon Lee, Jesse Rogers and Alden Gonzalez to weigh in with one Week 21 observation based on what they have seen recently for all 30 teams.

Previous rankings: Week 20 | Week 19 | Week 18 | Week 17 |

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