13 May MLB Power Rankings

13 May MLB Power Rankings

With another week down, here are my 13 May MLB Power Rankings:

5 Best:

5) Atlanta Braves

The Braves move into the top five this week after sweeping the defending champion, St. Louis Cardinals.  The Braves played a complete series, and outplayed the Cardinals in just about every aspect of the game.  The Braves played to the potential that I wrote about in my MLB Preview. They are now nipping at the Nats heels.

4) Washington Nationals

The Nationals are playing good baseball. Their only weakness I think, is that they need a little more pop in their bats. With a series against the Pirates coming up, I believe time is of the essence.

3) Baltimore Orioles

Baltimore continues to be sneaky-good. They join the Rangers and Dodgers as the only teams that have won 22+ games.  They face a tough week with series against the Yankees and Nationals. You have to wonder how they will fair this week.

2) Los Angeles Dodgers

The Dodgers continue to own the NL West. They are up on the Giants by 6 games. I really wish I had Matt Kemp on my fantasy team as they face the Padres this week.

1) Texas Rangers

No surprise here. Josh Hamilton hit 9 home runs (not including if he hits one while I’m posting this) this week. Again, he hit 9 home runs. He accounted for 40 total bases. Insane.

5 Worst

5) Los Angeles Angels

The Angels come in fifth here, but there is hope. They did beat the number one Rangers, and they have a chance to take the series tonight.

4) Boston Red Sox

If the Red Sox find pitching, the Red Sox will find winning. That’s all I have to say about that.

3) Chicago Cubs

The Cubbies are just too mediocre. They meet the Phillies this week, so whoever swings the bat better is going to win.

2) San Diego Padres

San Diego meet the Dodgers this week. Better hope they can find a way to score runs.

1) Minnesota Twins

Minnesota is just being Minnesota…its going to be a rough year….

I hope you enjoyed my power rankings. As always, hit me up on email: JCGriffin13@yahoo.comor twitter @griffaldo.