MLB Power Rankings: Tigers cling to top spot as Dodgers make their move

Previous: -8th. Toronto Blue Jays. 16. team. 39. The Blue Jays showed just how volatile early season performances can be. After starting the year 4-2 on the road, they returned home and have proceeded to go 3-5 at Rogers Centre. Of particular concern is the pitching staff, which ranks 26th in team ERA and 23rd in starter ERA. It’s something that Toronto will have to live with, especially with young arms all over the staff, but it bears watching as the season progresses. Good thing the team leads the league in runs scored though!.

108. After starting off the season  on such a tear, the Rockies were due to come back down. They’ve done just that by going 3-7 over their last 10. While pitching in Coors is always tough, the Rockies are back to their formula of great hitting. The emergency of D.J. LeMahieu has been huge and the passing of the leadership mantle to Nolan Arenado is in full effect. At this point in the season, you’re probably already seeing the full expectations of this team though.. . Previous: +4th. Colorado Rockies. 17. team

Previous: +7th. Houston Astros. 18. team. 135. The pair of Collin McHugh and Dallas Keuchel are proving that their 2014 break-outs were legit and the reworked bullpen has looked better. While I want to believe this team is reinvigorated, the offense scares me, especially the strike-outs (Evan Gattis, Chris Carter, and George Springer with 21 each). and the .290 team OBP..

19. team. 21. Every year, the baseball world writes off the Rays. And every year, this roster of misfit toys always seems to prove people wrong. Tampa went into Toronto and took 3 of 4 by grounding the Jays offense. Chris Archer is a legitimate ace and jake Odirizzi is finally capitalizing on his potential. If they can hold the fort until Alex Cobb, Matt Moore, and Drew Smyly are ready to return, they may be able to capitalize on a weak AL East.. . Previous: +5th. Tampa Bay Rays

Chicago White Sox. 20. team. 128. The White Sox made a concerted effort to improve this team last winter, investing heavily because they thought they had a decent core in place. So far, that has proven to be a poor choice for Rick Hahn. Most notably, the slow start for Jose Quintana has to be troubling, with the lefty having allowed 22 hits and 14 runs in his first 15 innings of work. At least Chris Sale is back  . . Previous: -4th