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MLB Power Rankings: Chicago Cubs Continue to Lead Majors

By Stephen Forsha

Jun 4, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs center fielder Dexter Fowler (24) hits a single during the third inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 4, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs center fielder Dexter Fowler (24) hits a single during the third inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jun 2, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher
Jun 2, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher /

30. team. 17. The Atlanta Braves are just going through the motions of the 2016 season, and it seems as if right now they are in the driver’s seat to earn the No. 1 overall pick of the draft next year by being one of the last two teams left in baseball with a win total in the teens. The Braves have lost their past four games and have a winning percentage of .286.. (16-40). Previous: . Atlanta Braves

2. Minnesota is the American League’s version of the Atlanta Braves, but even with the same 16-40 record and being the worst team in their league (and the majors), the Twins have the ability to compete a little more within their division and are most likely just a couple steps ahead of the Braves at this point of their franchise rebuild.. (16-40). Previous: . Minnesota Twins. 29. team

(23-35). Previous: . San Diego Padres. 28. team. 127. The Padres have traded away <a href=

Cincinnati Reds. 27. team. 61. Cincinnati is also in a rebuild mode, and one player who has stood out with a power bat is <a href=. (21-36). Previous:

Oakland Athletics. 26. team. 96. Oakland sits in last place in the AL West, and with just 25 wins and being 9.5 games back of first place in their division, if they want to look a little more competitive, they’d better increase their level of play this week. They do have a solid chance to win with a series next against the Milwaukee Brewers. Oakland enters this week with a three-game losing streak.. (25-32). Previous:

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