MLB Power Rankings: Seattle still surging
#25 (16) Detroit Tigers, 33-48, .435 (36-49 Expected Record)
-54 run-differential, 10-18 over the last 30 days
Two weeks ago, the Detroit Tigers were just 2.5 games out of first place. Then they lost 11 of 12 games and now sit 9.5 games out of first. That’s why they’ve dropped nine spots in the Power Rankings.
#24 (18) San Diego Padres, 37-49, .430 (35-51 Expected Record)
-66 run-differential, 12-15 over the last 30 days
If the Padres trade reliever Brad Hand before the All-Star break, who will be their token All-Star?
#23 (21) Minnesota Twins, 35-45, .438 (36-44 Expected Record)
-34 run-differential, 13-14 over the last 30 days
The Twins were supposed to be the one team in the AL Central that might challenge Cleveland. Now it looks like they won’t be. The wild card looks like a distant memory, as well. When will Brian Dozier be traded? Does anyone still want Brian Dozier?
#22 (25) Texas Rangers, 38-47, .447 (38-47 Expected Record)
-46 run-differential, 14-11 over the last 30 days
The Rangers have gone 11-3 over their last 14 games but still sit 16.5 games out in the AL West and 16 games behind the second wild card team. Rumor has it that Cole Hamels and his $23.5 million contract is on the trading block. You’d have to think Adrian Beltre ($18 million) is right there with him.
#21 (23) Colorado Rockies, 41-43, .488 (37-47 Expected Record)
-46 run-differential, 11-16 over the last 30 days
It’s probably not surprising that one of the issues with the Rockies is their pitching at home in hitter-friendly Coors Field. Their ERA at home has jumped from 4.93 last year to 6.16 this year. On the road, they are nearly the same (4.09 in 2017, 4.01 this year).