MLB Power Rankings: Blue Jays, Pirates make their moves on Cardinals

8. At least voters have one selection absolutely right. Paul Goldschmidt should absolutely be the N.L. starter at first base after putting up a .363 average, 19 home runs, and 54 RBI. His presence alone is why the DBacks are still in the hunt in the West.. . Previous: . Arizona Diamondbacks. 20. team

team. 17. How about the break-out year for Cameron Maybin. Years after washing out as a top prospect and being labeled a bust, Maybin has authored a batting line of .296/.365/.403 with 33 RBI. That’s a far cry from the .246/.309/.365 hitter he was coming into the season. Whatever Kevin Seitzer is feeding him, keeping doing it!. . Previous: . Atlanta Braves. 19

While the Blue Jays win streak got all the publicity, the Orioles were a quiet 9-1 over their last 10 games. Manny Machado is a big reason why, popping four home runs, driving in eight and scoring 11 runs while hitting .407 over his last seven games. Machado now has 13 home runs on the year, one less than the career-high he set in 2013.. . Previous: +3rd. Baltimore Orioles. 18. team. 11

. Previous: . San Diego Padres. 17. team. 127. The Padres fired Bud Black due to under-performance, but most saw this as a failed rebuild project from the get-go. Now the team will need to gel under a new manager and try to win without Wil Myers, who is likely out for another eight weeks after opting to have surgery on his ailing left wrist.

Previous: -2th. Los Angeles Angels. 16. team. 102. Jered Weaver’s gotten by a long time on mediocre stuff on the mound, but he’s paying for that in triplicate in 2015. With 16 home runs allowed this season, he’ll easily surpass his 27 surrendered in 2014 and his 4.96 FIP doesn’t indicate that his career-high 4.65 ERA will get any better. Oh, and he’s owed $20 million next season with a full no-trade clause..