MLB Power Rankings

Haven’t done MLB Power Rankings in a month, but we know so much more about teams at this point. Some have picked up their play; others have left us wanting more. One thing we know for sure is that these rankings will change continuously.

MLB Power Rankings – May 13, 2013

NOTE: Previous Power Ranking in parenthesis.

1. (4) Texas Rangers (24-13) – Best record in baseball and riding a four game winning streak. I love their balance of pitching and hitting. It’s amazing how they experience roster turnover yearly yet always seem to be around the top of these standings.

2. (7) St. Louis Cardinals (23-13) – They own the second best run differential in baseball and are 8-2 in their last ten games. The most impressive part about them is their excellence on the road… 14-7.

3. (15) New York Yankees (23-13) – Winners of five straight games, the Yankees are finally hitting their stride. They should continue to improve as they get healthier throughout the season.

4. (13) Detroit Tigers (20-15) – Detroit can score and pitch with anyone, hence their league best +53 differential. They do struggle a little on the road, which is the biggest area they can improve.

5. (11) San Francisco Giants (23-15) – Wasn’t a believer until this weekend when they beat the Braves in three straight games. That was impressive.

6. (10) Cincinnati Reds (22-16) – The Reds have improved continuously throughout the year. But while they are 16-6 at home, they are only 6-10 on the road.

7. (14) Baltimore Orioles (23-15) – Clearly in the hunt for the AL East division crown. But in a loaded division, can they keep this up? They lead the majors in runs scored (190) so that will help.

8. (25) Cleveland Indians (20-15) – Their tremendous rise has to do with the past couple of weeks. They are 8-2 in their last ten games and their pitching has been great recently.

9. (1) Atlanta Braves (21-16) – The Braves started hot, but have cooled off in recent weeks. They hit home runs well enough, but struggle hitting for average, which keeps them from scoring consistently. Pitching is fairly consistent though.

10. (5) Boston Red Sox (22-16) – The Red Sox also started hot, but have also cooled considerably. They are 2-8 in their last ten, one of the worst marks over that period.

11. (2) Washington Nationals (20-17) – They are only ranked this high because of talent, not on play. They are -12 in run differential and have severely struggled with run production.

12. (16) Colorado Rockies (20-17) – As you could guess from a team in Colorado, they hit it well and are inconsistent with their pitching. Same year in and year out.

13. (9) Arizona Diamondbacks (21-17) – One month ago I stated I didn’t know how long these guys could stay afloat. Yet they have remained an above average team. Kudos to them and the coaching staff.

14. (27) Pittsburgh Pirates (21-16) – Anchored by solid pitching, the Pirates have started the year strong. But unless their hitting improves a bit more, I don’t know if they can sustain this pace.

15. (18) Tampa Bay Rays (19-18) – Tampa Bay has gotten better since Longoria’s return. They have now won five in a row and are inching closer to the AL East lead.

16. (8) Kansas City Royals (18-16) – Unlike Tampa Bay, this team wins in low scoring games. That speaks highly of them in terms of pitching, but poorly in terms of offense.

17. (3) Oakland Athletics (19-20) – Oakland started hot but is falling away. They are the third highest scoring team however.

18. (22) Minnesota Twins (17-17) – The epitome of an average team.

19. (19) Philadelphia Phillies (18-21) – This team has the feel of the oldest team in baseball… because they basically are.

20. (23) Seattle Mariners (18-20) – I remember the days when Oakland was exciting… Randy Johnson, A-Rod, even Ichiro in his prime. Now they are one of the most boring teams in baseball.

21. (6) Los Angeles Dodgers (15-21) – Both of the LA teams have been disappointing. At least the Dodgers have won two games in a row.

22. (17) Chicago White Sox (15-20) – They can boast about much at this point in the season, but they are a game up on their crosstown rival… the Cubs.

23. (20) Chicago Cubs (15-22) – Rizzo got his big contract. That’s the most newsworthy thing about them.

24. (28) Milwaukee Brewers (15-20) – League worst 1-9 in their last ten. They were playing well before that.

25. (29) San Diego Padres (16-21) – The good news is that the have a winning record at home at 10-8.

26. (12) New York Mets (14-20) – If you live in New York, all your attention is on the Yankees now.

27. (21) Toronto Blue Jays (15-24) – So confused they their disappointing start to the year. They had real potential.

28. (24) Los Angeles Angels (14-23) – The most disappointing team in baseball. Is it bad to say that I’m happy about that?

29. (30) Miami Marlins (11-27) – They moved up a spot!

30. (26) Houston Astros (10-28) – Worst record in the Majors and by far the worst run differential (-81).

By: The Sports Guys