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MLB Power Rankings: Making sense of the first three weeks

By David Hill

HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 06: Gerrit Cole #45 of the Houston Astros walks to the dugout prior to the game against the Oakland Athletics at Minute Maid Park on April 6, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 06: Gerrit Cole #45 of the Houston Astros walks to the dugout prior to the game against the Oakland Athletics at Minute Maid Park on April 6, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /
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82. Let’s face it – the Marlins did not have high expectations heading into 2019. However, the starting rotation has been relatively decent so far. If Miami could get anything in terms of a consistent offense, they could be a difficult team. A perfect example is how the Marlins scored 14 runs in their six games last week, with nine runs coming in one game. Naturally, it was against Max Scherzer.. . Previous: . Miami Marlins. 30. team

. Previous: . Baltimore Orioles. 29. team. 11. Since breaking out of his hitless streak, Chris Davis has been on fire for the Orioles. He even made his second pitching appearance, and recorded a strikeout while on the mound. Dwight Smith Jr has been a find off the waiver wire, and has been one of the Orioles most productive bats this season. However, the Orioles still cannot find any starting pitching. Maybe Davis could take a turn?

Previous: . Boston Red Sox. 28. team. 14. Very simply, the Red Sox will not be staying in this tier for long. They have finally addressed their rotation by getting rid of Blake Swihart and bringing back Sandy Leon. Chris Sale’s velocity immediately returned, even if the results were not there. It is likely not a coincidence that Boston has a three game winning streak and just swept the Rays..

team. 7. Hunter Dozier has six home runs this season. Every single one of those homers has come with the game timed, including his home run to give the Royals a brief 6-5 lead over the Yankees on Sunday. If Kansas City had anything that resembled a functional bullpen, they would be close to .500 at this point in the season. At least Richard Lovelady has been the pitcher that the Royals had hoped he would be.. . Previous: . Kansas City Royals. 27

26. team. 128. Maybe the Yoan Moncada breakout is for real. He is making more contact this year, decreasing his strikeout rate by over nine percent, while still drawing walks. His .365 batting average on balls in play is high, but not that far from his career .345 BAbip. His home run rate is likely unsustainable, but if he continues to hit the way he has in the first part of the season, the White Sox will have the player they hoped for.. . Previous: . Chicago White Sox

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