MLB Power Rankings: Cardinal dominance is getting old

Still trying to figure out the value in essentially selling a first-round draft pick the year after in order to clear payroll. You can call it creativity if you want, but for me it makes it difficult to determine just what Dave Stewart’s vision is for the D-Backs moving forward.. . Previous: . Arizona Diamondbacks. 20. team. 8

The loss of Freddie Freeman to the disabled list may be short-lived, but it still hurts a Braves team that ranks 27th with a .368 slugging percentage. There’s a lot of hope that Freeman only needs the minimum 15 days to get healthy.. . Previous: . Atlanta Braves. 19. team. 17

18. team. 127. The Padres allowed just 117 home runs as a team last season, but have somehow given up 80 already in 2015. That puts San Diego on pace for 175 home runs allowed. Guess moving the fences in only served to up the runs for the opponents and not the home team.. . Previous: -1th. San Diego Padres

. Previous: -1th. Los Angeles Angels. 17. team. 102. The Albert Pujols of three seasons ago is back and that’s a bad sign for opposing pitchers. Since May 1st, Pujols is slashing .298/.354/.654 with 20 home runs and 38 RBI. If the Angels can get some pitching to bolster the rotation and some help in left and third, the could make a second half run.

126. Despite losing four in a row, Texas has been quite the surprise over the last month-plus. However, they certainly need to add pitching and appear to be a favorite for Cole Hamels. The Rangers have the pieces to make a deal happen and would be an ideal landing spot.. . Previous: -3th. Texas Rangers. 16. team