MLB Power Rankings: Clearing Up the Postseason Picture

Sep 23, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Fans in the bleachers celebrate the Chicago Cubs win against the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field. The Cubs won 5-0. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Fans in the bleachers celebrate the Chicago Cubs win against the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field. The Cubs won 5-0. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports /
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2. Let’s face it – the Twins have been an abject disappointment this year. After hanging around the periphery of the Wild Card last year, it was expected that they would take a step forward. Instead, they will be the only team with 100 losses this season. It is not what Twins fans had in mind when the season began.. . . Minnesota Twins. 30. team

29. team. 8. On the positive side, the Diamondbacks finally got something out of <a rel=. . . Arizona Diamondbacks

. Philadelphia Phillies. 28. team. 6. The Phillies have the exact same run differential, -169, as the Twins, but are 14 games better. There are plenty of reasons to be excited about the future in Philadelphia, especially as the contract of <a rel=.

. . Atlanta Braves. 27. team. 17. There is a lot to look forward to with the Braves as they enter a new ballpark next season. With <a rel=

. Oakland Athletics. 26. team. 96. When the trade deadline deals are reviewed years from now, the A’s acquisition of <a rel=.