Call to the Pen’s weekly Major League Baseball power rankings are put together based upon the input of the site’s writers. Our staff ranked teams and shared comments to explain where certain clubs placed on the list. Be sure to let us know how you think we did in the comments section!
“Every day proving that they are the best right now.” – Lew Freedman
“Josh Hamilton is a one man wrecking crew!” – Chris Carelli
“No hangover from losing Tony La Russa and Albert.” – Lew Freedman
“Missing Doug Fister, but Miguel Cabrera and Prince Fielder are doing their thing.” – Blaine Blontz
“Talk of Jeter’s demise has been quieted once again.” – Chris Carelli
“Matt Kemp’s line: .449/.513/.942. Pitching’s also doing its part” – Blaine Blontz
“The Nationals are one of the best teams in baseball, yet I haven’t heard much news on them…what’s up with that!” – Matt Musico
“Sure, it’s too early in the season to get really carried away, but these games are banked, and rest-of-season projections need to adjust accordingly. With the Blue Jays hanging tough in the AL East and the Angels off to a slow start, the insane possibility of 4 AL East teams making the playoffs suddenly seems a little less crazy. Fans of the Blue Jays would certainly take it.” – Kyle Davis
“Just sent down an ineffective Jair Jurrjens, yet they’re 7-3 in their last 10. Imagine what they could be like once Jurrjens gets back on track.” – Matt Musico
“The offense has been alright, and the top three of the rotation have been solid. Rays need Matt Moore to improve.” – Blaine Blontz
“Injuries have taken their toll early, but Diamondbacks are weathering the storm. Daniel Hudson needs to be better.” – Blaine Blontz
“Tim Lincecum finally looked like Tim Lincecum at Citi Field. Plus, the offense flexed their muscles. Could make the NL West race a little more interesting.” – Matt Musico
“Overachieving for the time being.” – Lew Freedman
“Mediocrity is good news in Baltimore.” – Lew Freedman
“Underachieving for the time being.” – Lew Freedman
16. New York Mets
“Mets will take two games over .500 at this point. Losing Jason Bay and Mike Pelfrey hurts.” – Blaine Blontz
17. Cincinnati Reds
“Team is picking up speed, winning three straight and six of last 10”. – Blaine Blontz
18. Boston Red Sox
“This may be a generous spot, still waiting for a win streak to level things off.” – Chris Carelli
“Hard for it to get much worse.” – Lew Freedman
19. Colorado Rockies
“Albert Pujols can’t find his stroke and the Angels find themselves in the basement of the American League West”. – Blaine Blontz
22. Miami Marlins
“After reaching .500, the Marlins have dropped four straight.” – Blaine Blontz
24. Oakland A’s
“I was able to go to an A’s home game last week. Before they can get back to relevance, they need to get out of Oakland. The fans just don’t care that much. The environment felt like a minor league game.” – Matt Musico
25. Seattle Mariners
“Their offense hits a new low by being the victim of a perfect game. Jesus Montero (.241/.259/.370) isn’t working out all that much just yet.” – Matt Musico
26. Houston Astros
27. Chicago Cubs
“Wasn’t this supposed to be the year of the turnaround?” – Lew Freedman
29. Minnesota Twins
30. San Diego Padres
The Rangers are continuing to show they are the class of the majors, while the National League still appears to be wide open. Check back next week for our next edition of MLB Power Rankings!
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