MLB power rankings: Arizona Diamondbacks' low 2021 expectations, odds

Arizona Diamondbacks finished last in their division in the previous season. They had a 25-35 record in 2020. MLB power rankings were released for the 2021 season after the Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series on Tuesday night. Arizona entered the 2020 season at 50/1 to win the title. BetOnline put Arizona at 66/2 to take the championship in 2021.

Arizona Diamondbacks are ranked 25th for 2021 season by ESPN. Fans are turning on the team after a couple of years of trades. Ketel Marte and Eduardo Escobar fell off in 2019. Robbie Ray couldn't throw strikes and was traded. Merrill Kelly hurt his shoulder. Madison Bumgarner didn't win a game.

Madison Bumgarner had a 6.48 ERA in his first season in Arizona and allowed 13 homers in nine starts. He finished on a high note, throwing back-to-back five-inning shutouts and allowing just four hits while striking out 11.

Arizona Diamondbacks lost their last two games of the season. They won 85 games in 2019. Madison Bumgarner and Starling Marte were traded at the deadline. Arizona Diamondback's farm system is among the deepest in baseball. The team is scheduled to open their 2021 season on April 1 against the San Diego Padres in San Francisco.