MLB Power Rankings: Pick Your Dumpster Fire Edition
David Hill
May 6, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon (6) celebrates his three run home run with first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (11) and second baseman Daniel Murphy (20) during the sixth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
May 6, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon (6) celebrates his three run home run with first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (11) and second baseman Daniel Murphy (20) during the sixth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Well, the first five weeks of the MLB season have been interesting to say the least. What does that mean in this week’s installment of the MLB Power Rankings?
One of the fun parts of the MLB Power Rankings is to look back at the start of the season and to see how different the results are at the end of the year. The same could be said at this point in the season, as teams that were expected to be contenders have proven otherwise, and those teams that were expected to be rebuilding have had surprising success.
And then, there are those teams that have just been complete disasters. For a variety of reasons, there have been a few teams this season that have been complete disappointments, be it injuries, ineffectiveness, or just a lack of cohesion in the clubhouse. And then, there are the New York Mets, whose situation with Matt Harvey is a dumpster fire of its own.
Likewise, there have been plenty of impressive displays on the field. Aaron Judge and Eric Thames do not appear to be slowing down any time soon. The Red Sox and Orioles have seen their rivalry explode. And Bartolo Colon continues to do Bartolo Colon things, albeit in a new city.
All in all, it has been an interesting first five weeks to the season. After a week hiatus, let us see where your favorite team ranks in this week’s edition of the MLB Power Rankings.
May 6, 2017; Cincinnati, OH, USA; San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy watches from the dugout during a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports
May 7, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Athletics first baseman Yonder Alonso (17) celebrates with his team after a walk off two run home run by Athletics designated hitter Ryan Healy (not pictured) against the Detroit Tigers at Oakland Coliseum. The Athletics won 8-6. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Villa-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 15, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners starting pitcher James Paxton celebrates striking out the side against the Texas Rangers during the third inning at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 17, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Eric Thames (7) celebrates his home run with left fielder Ryan Braun (8) during the third inning of the game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Caylor Arnold-USA TODAY Sports
May 5, 2017; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Reds center fielder Billy Hamilton (left) reacts at third next to San Francisco Giants third baseman Christian Arroyo (22) after hitting a triple during the sixth inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; (L to R) Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) second baseman Jose Altuve (27) shortstop Carlos Correa (1) and first baseman Marwin Gonzalez (9) prior to the game against the Oakland Athletics at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports
