MLB Power Rankings: Getting ready for the first games
By David Hill
2. In 2015 and 2017, the Minnesota Twins were the surprise of baseball, contending for a playoff berth in the former, and reaching the Wild Card Game in the latter. A lot would need to go right for that to happen in 2019, but with a new coaching staff and a reinvigorated <a rel=. . . Minnesota Twins. 20. team
127. The San Diego Padres are in a similar place as the Toronto Blue Jays, as their top hitting prospects are a couple of years ahead of their pitching. However, they have made splashes in the past two offseasons, landing Eric Hosmer and Manny Machado. If the pitching staff can exceed expectations, and they sign someone like Dallas Keuchel, the Padres could surprise some people.. . . San Diego Padres. 19. team
18. team. 61. Instead of tanking, like every other bottom dwelling team, the Cincinnati Reds made moves to improve this season. The starting rotation is better, and received a long term boost when <a rel=. . . Cincinnati Reds
8. It’s not quite a rebuild, but the Arizona Diamondbacks are clearly in a state of transition. <a rel=. . . Arizona Diamondbacks. 17. team
. . Atlanta Braves. 16. team. 17. Last year, the Atlanta Braves were one of the surprises of baseball, the unexpected winner of the NL East. This year, while they did upgrade their offense with the addition of <a rel=