MLB: Power Rankings 5.0

The World Series started on Tuesday night as the Atlanta Braves (+8) beat the Houston Astros 6-2 despite losing top starting pitcher Charlie Morton to a season-ending leg injury. Jorge Soler gave Atlanta an early lead in Game 1 with a solo shot to left field and Tyler Matzek helped clinch the victory with another stellar bullpen performance. Houston will attempt to bounce back in Game 2 as Max Fried and Jose Urquidy are expected to start. Despite trailing 1-0, the Astros (-155) are favorites to win a second World Series in the last five years. Check out our power rankings, championship odds, and more.

Playoff Teams:

1. Astros (102-71, +3)

2. Braves (96-76, +8)

3. Dodgers (112-62, -1)

4. Giants (109-58, -3)

5. Red Sox (98-75, +3)

6. Rays (101-65, -3)

7. Brewers (96-70, -1)

8. Yankees (92-71, -3)

9. White Sox (94-72, -2)

10. Cardinals (90-73, -1)

Rest of the League:

11. Blue Jays (90-71, +4)

12. Mariners (90-71, +2)

13. Phillies (82-79, +0)

14. Athletics (86-75, -3)

15. Reds (82-79, -3)

16. Cleveland (79-82, +2)

17. Padres (79-82, -8)

18. Mets (77-84, -1)

19. Angels (76-85, +2)

20. Tigers (76-85, -1)

21. Royals (74-87, +2)

22. Twins (72-89, +2)

23. Rockies (74-86, -1)

24. Cubs (70-91, -4)

25. Marlins (67-95, +0)

26. Pirates (61-101, +1)

27. Rangers (60-102, +1)

28. Nationals (65-97, -2)

29. Orioles (52-110, +1)

30. Diamondbacks (52-110, -1)

World Series Odds:

- Astros (-155)

- Braves (+135)

According to Vegas Insider.

World Series MVP:

1. Eddie Rosario (Braves)

2. Freddie Freeman (Braves)

3. Yordan Alvarez (Astros)

4. Yuli Gurriel (Astros)

5. Tyler Matzek (Braves)

Photo Credit: Chicago Sun-Times.