MLB Power Rankings: Movement Abounds During Week Six
By David Hill
82. Justin Bour is continuing his hot start to the season. He had homered in three consecutive games before yesterday, and is up to seven on the season. While Giancarlo Stanton and Marcel Ozuna get all the attention, Bour is starting to become a solid player in his own right.. . Previous: 19th. Miami Marlins. 25. team
24. team. 7. What is it about Alcides Escobar hitting leadoff that makes the Royals offense show up? He is absolutely the last player that should be in such a role, and yet, the team responds when he’s there. Maybe the Royals can turn their season around after all.. . Previous: 30th. Kansas City Royals
The Mets have a 5.13 ERA from their starting rotation thus far. That is the worst mark in baseball, a full tenth of a run worse than the Cincinnati Reds. While the Reds offense has been able to carry them, the Mets have just been a complete disaster on every front.. . Previous: 22nd. New York Mets. 23. team. 3
Philadelphia Phillies. 22. team. 6. Last year, the Phillies had a hot start in April to delude the fanbase into thinking they would contend. This season, not so much. At least the front office can get to work on unloading some of these bridge veterans, and see what the young kids can do.. . Previous: 17th
21. team. 102. After stealing two more bases yesterday, Mike Trout became the youngest player in MLB history to reach the 150 homer/150 stolen base club. He is not showing any signs of slowing down. Could he join Barry Bonds in the 400-400 club some day?. . Previous: 23rd. Los Angeles Angels