MLB Power Rankings: Opening Day Edition

By David Hill | Apr 3, 2017

Nov 2, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Chicago Cubs president Theo Epstein passes the commissioner's trophy to manager Joe Maddon (70) after game seven of the 2016 World Series against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David J. Phillip/Pool Photo via USA TODAY Sports /

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96. If Billy Beane were alive, the Athletics inability to commit to a rebuild would kill him. Oh wait, he’s still running the A’s? Are we sure? Billy, if you’re being held against your will be a rival team, give us a sign and we’ll call for help!. . . Oakland Athletics. 25. team

. . Arizona Diamondbacks. 24. team. 8. The Diamondbacks slogan for 2017 is #OurSeason. If Zack Greinke, Shelby Miller, and Patrick Corbin can return to form, they could get back to respectability. However, is anyone really banking on that happening?

23. team. 17. Are the Braves improved from last year? Yes. But this is a bridge season for the Braves, as the trio of Bartolo Colon, R.A. Dickey, and Jamie Garcia are here for 2017 only. Success will not be determined by wins and losses.. . . Atlanta Braves

team. 102. There is optimism surrounding the Angels this year. However, they still play in one of the hardest divisions in the game, with three teams that could be considered legitimate playoff threats. With a questionable rotation and an offense that is still the Mike Trout Show, the Angels are set for mediocrity.. . . Los Angeles Angels. 22

Baltimore Orioles. 21. team. 11. The Orioles appear to be a team at a crossroads. Yes, they have Manny Machado, but there are a lot of questions in the rotation and the lineup. If Baltimore can have a lead after six, they should win, but can they hold an advantage that long?. .

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