Houston Astros on top of first June MLB Power Rankings
By Matt Veasey
JUNE 2017 MLB POWER RANKING: 30-21
30. Philadelphia Phillies
29. Oakland Athletics
28. San Francisco Giants
27. San Diego Padres
26. Atlanta Braves
25. New York Mets
24. Miami Marlins
23. Los Angeles Angels
22. Chicago White Sox
21. Kansas City Royals
This marks a fifth consecutive season that the Phillies have been one of the worst teams in Major League Baseball. Fans in the City of Brotherly Love are getting frustrated at the rebuilding mantra.
Thankfully, it appears that a number of the quality prospects are nearly ready to begin pushing out their placeholder players such as Cameron Rupp, Freddy Galvis, and newcomers Michael Saunders and Howie Kendrick.
How far and fast the once mighty Royals have fallen. Hard to believe that Kansas City won a second consecutive AL pennant and the World Series just two seasons ago.
Weren’t the Mets and Giants supposed to contend? Injuries have damaged the chances for both clubs this season.