MLB Power Rankings: Boston Red Sox close in on Chicago Cubs

May 15, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (2) hits a three run home run during the second inning against the Houston Astros at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
May 15, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (2) hits a three run home run during the second inning against the Houston Astros at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports /
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Previous: . Milwaukee Brewers. 26. team. 76.  The Brew Crew also went 3-4 this week, losing series to the Miami Marlins and San Diego Padres, both of which are now ahead of them in there MLB Power Rankings. Milwaukee did win on Sunday by a 3-2 score, due to the offensive outburst of <a href=. 16-22

 This past week, the San Diego Padres went 4-3 with a series win against the Chicago Cubs, both wins coming in the same day by scores of 7-4 and 1-0, along with two wins in three games against the Milwaukee Brewers giving them two series wins this past week. This was one of the better weeks for the Padres this season, and with the San Francisco Giants and L.A. Dodgers up this week, we’ll see if that momentum can carry over. . 17-22. Previous: . San Diego Padres. 25. team. 127

24. team. 8.  The Arizona Diamondbacks began this past week with two consecutive wins over the Colorado Rockies by scores of 10-5 and 5-1, but from there, they lost their next five straight games with two losses to the Rockies on Wednesday and Thursday and then being swept four straight by the San Francisco Giants. The Diamondbacks scored no more than three runs in any of the four games played, being outscored 14-7 against their NL West rival. . 17-23. Previous: . Arizona Diamondbacks

team. 63.  Motown’s Tigers have been very disappointing this season with just 16 wins as the reigning AL Central champions. If they keep playing like they have been, it will be a long season with the division having a new champion, as they are coming off series losses to the Washington Nationals and the Baltimore Orioles, though they did upset the Orioles on Sunday with a 6-5 win, snapping a four-game skid. . 16-21. Previous: . Detroit Tigers. 23

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