MLB Power Rankings: Chicago Cubs, White Sox at the top

Milwaukee Brewers. 25. team. 76. Not many expected much from the Brewers this season, but are they as bad as their overall record? Milwaukee has the 15th best batting average at .243, but their pitching has been terrible. Milwaukee currently has the worst ERA in the majors at 5.52, leading them to winning just four of their past 10 games, which isn’t going to cut it in the NL Central.. . Previous:

team. 135. Just like last week I’m still at a loss for how poorly the Astros have played thus far this season. They are 23rd in the majors in reliever ERA at 4.30, the ERA of their starting pitching isn’t any better at 5.13 (26th in the majors), and they are 29th with a team batting average of .225. Houston has won four of its past 10 games and it doesn’t look like things will get better any time soon as they have just nine wins this season.. . Previous: . Houston Astros. 24

21. The Rays should have more than 11 wins, but they are playing in a division with both the Red Sox and the Orioles, so they have some tough competition. The Rays are not getting it done at the plate on a consistent basis as they are 30th in the majors with a .221 batting average, and they are tied for 28th in walks with 65, giving them an on-base percentage of .290. One plus is their team ERA is ninth best in the majors at 3.61, but until the hitting catches up the season will continue to be tough.. . Previous: . Tampa Bay Rays. 23. team

Entering Wednesday’s games the Angels have a 12-15 overall record and are 4-6 in their past 10 games, leaving them in the same spot as last week. This ball team is still only three games back in the AL West and they have enough talent to overcome this slow start. The Angels have the 15th best ERA in the majors at 3.88 and their batting average overall is 16th at .243. It will be interesting to see if the Angels can improve over the following week.. . Previous: . Los Angeles Angels. 22. team. 102

The Diamondbacks have been a disappointment thus far, but their hitting is the ninth best in all of MLB at .263, third in home runs (39), second in triples (11) and sixth in doubles (50). Then there is the pitching, with a 5.03 ERA (27th overall) and the second-worst starter ERA at 5.64. Until the Diamondbacks get their starting pitching going the results will continue to be the same.. . Previous: . Arizona Diamondbacks. 21. team. 8