MLB Power Rankings: Week 6
Here we go again! Most teams are almost a quarter of the way through the season, so it's a good time to re-evaluate. All stats and such are through Wednesday May 16th. No commentary for teams 16-30 this week.
1: Rangers
It tells you how good a team is when they get swept by the Royals and remain number 1. The +77 run differential is otherworldly. Oh, and Yu Darvish has taken CJ Wilson's spot in the rotation reasonably well. Just reasonably.
2: Cardinals
I'd like to point out here that the Cardinals' run differential is more than double that of the next team, Atlanta. In that respect, the Cardinals and Rangers are in a class of their own.
3: Dodgers
Yes, this team can play baseball without Matt Kemp. Especially at home (where they're 16-4 so far this year).
4: Rays
Matt Moore will come around, hopefully (considering he's on my fantasy team). The ex-Devil Rays are actually have a sub-.500 road mark.
5: Orioles
Oh, I'm trying not to rank them any higher because I don't want to be biased. But you can feel the Orioles magic. Wei-Yin Chen has come up big this year, with an ERA of 2.45.
6: Braves
The Braves could very easily miss the playoffs, as everyone in the NL East can win the division (and it's not because it's a bad division. Heck, even the Mets have a chance with their -21 run differential.
7: Nationals
If the Nationals are in a tight race in September, which seems rather likely, I can't see that Strasburg's innings limit would be enforced.
8: Indians
They've won four in a row, including a demolition of Felix Hernandez (where I picked Seattle... grrr), and now sit 1.5 games behind the Rangers.
9: Marlins
Two shocking things about the Marlins. First, they're the only team in the majors better than 6-4 in their last 10 games. Second, there's been almost no drama this year, sans the Ozzie Guillen suspension a month ago.
10: Yankees
They're head deep in talent, and that's not going to change. And, they're only 4 games back of the divison-leading Orioles.
11: Reds
How much longer until Aroldis Chapman is starting? Hopefully soon. The Reds are only 2.5 games behind the run-differential maniac Cardinals.
12: Blue Jays
You really have to feel for these guys, playing in the terribly difficult AL East. They do have the best run differential in their division though.
13: Phillies
I'm not sure how long they can hover around .500 in a really tough division...
14: Tigers
My Tigers are falling, and they're falling fast. A 2-game sweep at the hands of the Twins is not what the doctor ordered, and the Indians are on a roll to make matters worse.
15: Red Sox
That's right, all five AL East teams in the top half. They're 6-4 in their last 10, and I really believe they're coming around for good.
***No commentary for the bottom half this week***
16: Giants
17: Athletics
18: White Sox
19: Mets
20: Angels
21: Royals
22: Diamondbacks
23: Astros
24: Brewers
25: Pirates
26: Mariners
27: Padres
28: Rockies
29: Cubs
30: Twins
That's all for now!
1: Rangers
It tells you how good a team is when they get swept by the Royals and remain number 1. The +77 run differential is otherworldly. Oh, and Yu Darvish has taken CJ Wilson's spot in the rotation reasonably well. Just reasonably.
2: Cardinals
I'd like to point out here that the Cardinals' run differential is more than double that of the next team, Atlanta. In that respect, the Cardinals and Rangers are in a class of their own.
3: Dodgers
Yes, this team can play baseball without Matt Kemp. Especially at home (where they're 16-4 so far this year).
4: Rays
Matt Moore will come around, hopefully (considering he's on my fantasy team). The ex-Devil Rays are actually have a sub-.500 road mark.
5: Orioles
Oh, I'm trying not to rank them any higher because I don't want to be biased. But you can feel the Orioles magic. Wei-Yin Chen has come up big this year, with an ERA of 2.45.
6: Braves
The Braves could very easily miss the playoffs, as everyone in the NL East can win the division (and it's not because it's a bad division. Heck, even the Mets have a chance with their -21 run differential.
7: Nationals
If the Nationals are in a tight race in September, which seems rather likely, I can't see that Strasburg's innings limit would be enforced.
8: Indians
They've won four in a row, including a demolition of Felix Hernandez (where I picked Seattle... grrr), and now sit 1.5 games behind the Rangers.
9: Marlins
Two shocking things about the Marlins. First, they're the only team in the majors better than 6-4 in their last 10 games. Second, there's been almost no drama this year, sans the Ozzie Guillen suspension a month ago.
10: Yankees
They're head deep in talent, and that's not going to change. And, they're only 4 games back of the divison-leading Orioles.
11: Reds
How much longer until Aroldis Chapman is starting? Hopefully soon. The Reds are only 2.5 games behind the run-differential maniac Cardinals.
12: Blue Jays
You really have to feel for these guys, playing in the terribly difficult AL East. They do have the best run differential in their division though.
13: Phillies
I'm not sure how long they can hover around .500 in a really tough division...
14: Tigers
My Tigers are falling, and they're falling fast. A 2-game sweep at the hands of the Twins is not what the doctor ordered, and the Indians are on a roll to make matters worse.
15: Red Sox
That's right, all five AL East teams in the top half. They're 6-4 in their last 10, and I really believe they're coming around for good.
***No commentary for the bottom half this week***
16: Giants
17: Athletics
18: White Sox
19: Mets
20: Angels
21: Royals
22: Diamondbacks
23: Astros
24: Brewers
25: Pirates
26: Mariners
27: Padres
28: Rockies
29: Cubs
30: Twins
That's all for now!
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