We’re 12 hours later than usual, so let’s hope the added time gives us added perspective. If nothing else, we saw two extra games today before posting. Since we last ranked the teams, three more have left us, including our reigning No. 1. A little sad to see stories like the A’s, Rays and Pirates …
Having some computer issues, so this A’s logo will have to hold the place of our usual baseball cap themed power rankings visual. Also holding in place, No. 1 Oakland. Update: The logo has been replaced. 1. (1/½/2/6/5/7/6/2/1/1/3/9/2/3/5/15) A’s: No reason to jump off the bandwagon now, as the pitching they’ve taken a 2-1 lead …
Welcome to the final regular-season edition of our MLB power rankings. And thanks to MLB for working so well with our schedule, finishing the regular season last night with an always-exciting Game 163, and starting the postseason tonight with the first of two wild card games. Two-thirds of these teams won’t be listed next week, …
Playoff spots are being clinched, hearts are being broken and some teams are just ready for it all to be over. A week from now they’ll be playing wild card games, so here are the penultimate power rankings of the regular season. First 4 1. (2/2/6/5/7/6/2/1/1/3/9/2/3/5/15) A’s: Stayed hot despite clinching the AL West. Plus …
Time is running out on the baseball season. Who’s rising at the right time and falling at the worst possible moment? It’s all here in our latest MLB power rankings. First 4 1. (1/7/10/5/8/9/4/5/5/8/7/7/7/12) Red Sox: Sweeping the Yankees is a cherry on top of this turnaround season. At least until the playoffs start. 2. …
This might be our least volatile edition of MLB power rankings all year. The No. 1 spot remains fluid, however. First 4 1. (2/1/3/12/13/24/24/23/20/27/25) Dodgers: A 10-game win streak capped a 42-8 stretch over 50 games. They “caught” the Pirates, which is amazing in itself considering the Dodgers were in last place on July 1 …
I don’t know if it’s a byproduct of interleague play every day or something else, but there are really only five contenders for five National League playoff spots. And that’s really been the case all year, with the Dodgers and Diamondbacks switching status in July. Barring another miracle run in this MLB season, the NL …