MLB Power Rankings: When preseason prediction no longer matter
By David Hill
After a good week last week, the Padres got a dose of reality in their games against the Dodgers and Diamondbacks. At this point, San Diego just is not at that caliber of team. However, once the starting pitching arrives, the Padres will be a fascinating team to watch.. . Previous: . San Diego Padres. 25. team. 127
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21. team. 2. Perhaps it was due to the long layoff as the Twins had three games postponed due to the weather, but they fell flat last week. Even that one victory was an ordeal, with the Twins outlasting Cleveland in 16 innings. The Twins remain one of the favorites in the AL Central, but with the Indians heating up, they need to avoid weeks like this past one.. . Previous: . Minnesota Twins