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MLB Power Rankings: Seattle still surging

By Bobby Mueller

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 21: Nelson Cruz #23 of the Seattle Mariners connects on a broken bat single in the sixth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on June 21, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 21: Nelson Cruz #23 of the Seattle Mariners connects on a broken bat single in the sixth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on June 21, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 27: Los Angeles Dodgers’ Max Muncy during a MLB game between the Chicago Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers on June 27, 2018 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Kyusung Gong/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

#10 (7) Milwaukee Brewers, 48-35, .578 (47-36 Expected Record)
+47 run-differential, 12-13 over the last 30 days

After 83 games last year, the Brewers were surprise contenders and had a three game lead in the NL Central. They increased it to a 5.5 game lead by the All-Star break, but faltered in the second half and finished behind the Cubs. There was some criticism that they didn’t make a big trade to really make a strong push for the playoffs. One year later, you have to wonder if they’ll make that big trade. Can they take the Central?

#9 (8) Los Angeles Dodgers, 44-39, .530 (47-36 Expected Record)
+51 run-differential, 17-9 over the last 30 days

On a team with a payroll of $187 million and five players making $10 million or more, it’s minimum salary guys Max Muncy (.264/.606/.603, 171 wRC+, 2.6 WAR) and Ross Stripling (1.98 ER, 2.61 FIP, 2.2 WAR) who have been the team’s best players so far.

#8 (11) Cleveland Indians, 45-37, .549 (48-34 Expected Record)
+66 run-differential, 14-12 over the last 30 days

Cleveland has the lowest winning percentage of any division leader but the biggest lead over the second place team in their division. They are 25-13 against their division opponents and 20-24 against everyone else.

#7 (9) Arizona Diamondbacks, 47-37, .560 (49-35 Expected Record)
+54 run-differential, 19-9 over the last 30 days

Cancel the missing person report. Paul Goldschmidt has been found. Goldy hit .198/.320/.355 through his first 49 games. Since then, he’s hit .351/.444/.725. Since Goldschmidt got his groove back, the Diamondbacks have gone 22-14.

#6 (6) Atlanta Braves, 48-34, .585 (50-32 Expected Record)
+82 run-differential, 14-11 over the last 30 days

Keep your eyes on the Braves over the next two weeks. They face three division-leading teams—the Yankees, Brewers, and Diamondbacks—in 10 of their next 12 games. Can they hold onto their lead in the NL East as they head into the All-Star break?

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