3. The Metropolitans were ranked 8th last time, and remain there this time around. But they are starting to put it together where it counts the most, in the Win-Loss column. The Mets have won 11 of their last 15 to take over 1st place in the National League East race, currently 1 1/2 games up on Washington. They have an extremely talented young Pitching staff ranked 3rd in baseball. Their 11th ranked Fielding isn’t bad either. It’s been the subpar Hitting, still only ranked 20th in MLB, that has kept them from pushing up the rankings, and taking charge in the division. The additions of veteran options <strong><a href=. (81). Previous: 8th. New York Mets. 8. team