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

21. team. 96. Once again, Billy Beane has made some big-time guesses on the players at their lowest value, getting excellent play from Billy Butler, Ike Davis, and Mark Canha. However, Steven Vogt may be the unsung hero of this team (.349, 4 HR, 12 RBI). Outside of Kendall Graveman, the starters have been serviceable as well. That said, I’m not sure if this team is underachieving or overachieving.. . Previous: -2th. Oakland Athletics

61. The Reds are once again getting plenty of thump from their offense, especially from surprise Zack Cozart. However, the pitching needs are starting to outweigh the offensive output. Yes, Anthony DeSclafani has been a huge return for Mat Latos, but Jason Marquis seems like a really poor choice, especially with Tony Cingrani throwing so well in the bullpen.. . Previous: -5th. Cincinnati Reds. 22. team

team. 8. Archie Bradley has been brilliant since his call-up, giving the DBacks rotation the shot it needed. Yasmany Tomas now gets to add to the team and hope that the Arizona financial commitment wasn’t a poor gamble. He has a great mentor in perennial MVP candidate Paul Goldschmidt to learn from.. . Previous: +4th. Arizona Diamondbacks. 24

Think the Giants are missing Hunter Pence and Pablo Sandoval? You don’t have to look any further than the fact that light hitting Brandon Crawford (29 career home runs) leads the team with 3 long balls and 8 RBI. How about Chris Heston, who has managed a 0.87 ERA and a 0.97 WHIP in three starts for the Giants. That’s helped cushion the blow of losing Jake Peavy this week and allowed the Giants to keep Ryan Vogelsong in the bullpen.. . Previous: +7th. San Francisco Giants. 25. team. 40