MLB Power Rankings: How long can Cardinals stay at the top?

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May 25, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Indians first baseman Carlos Santana (41) looses the grip on his bat on a foul ball in the second inning against the Texas Rangers at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
May 25, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Indians first baseman Carlos Santana (41) looses the grip on his bat on a foul ball in the second inning against the Texas Rangers at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports /

team. 8. The hot start for Yasmany Tomas helped make the Mark Trumbo trade easier on the DBacks. Tomas is hitting .331/.364/.429 to start the year and Arizona is hoping that by being able to move him to a corner outfield role, he’ll continue to be relaxed at the plate without having to struggle at third.. . Previous: +1st. Arizona Diamondbacks. 20

Atlanta Braves. 19. team. 17. The Braves continue to try and find that right mix with the bullpen, with Atlanta relievers ranking last in baseball in ERA as of 6/11. That includes rolling the dice by picking up both David Aardsma and Dana Eveland this week after both opted out of minor league deals elsewhere. It’s a shell game, but the Braves are hoping at least one pays off.  . . Previous: -2th

17. team. 127. The Padres will get a boost on Thursday when Wil Myers is activated from the disabled list. The outfielder was hitting .291 with five home runs and 19 RBI when he went down with a wrist injury after 32 games. San Diego still ranks sixth in scoring this season despite Myers absence, but he’ll undoubtedly be welcomed back.. . Previous: -1th. San Diego Padres

16. team. 39. Winners of eight straight, the Blue Jays suddenly look respectable again. While the offense continues to pace baseball, it has been the pitching making the difference in June. The Blue Jays lead baseball with a 2.14 ERA this month by holding opposing hitters to an MLB-low .261 OBP in June.. . Previous: +3rd. Toronto Blue Jays

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