MLB Power Rankings: A.L. East is reasserting itself

102. How much dysfunction can one team live through and still find a way to win in a season? The Angels have already endured the Josh Hamilton fiasco, and they are now going through the messy break-up with general manager Jerry Dipoto. In both cases, Arte Moreno made some huge mistakes, making brash comments about Hamilton and then siding with his manager over his GM. They may make it through 2015, but this will reverberate through the organization for years after.. . Previous: -2th. Los Angeles Angels. 15. team

New York Mets. 14. team. 3. What a debut for Steven Matz, who allowed just two earned over 7.2 innings and went 3-for-3 with four RBI at the plate to help his own cause. Matz’s presence will give the Mets some flexibility to trade a starter, likely Jon Neise, to add a much needed bat down the stretch.. . Previous: -1th

The Twins have won just 11 of their last 29 game , but they don’t seem to be deviating from their course in hopes of winning now. The team has stealthily promoted top prospects Byron Buxton, Alex Meyer, and Miguel Sano in recent weeks, giving the impression that the Twins are still assessing where they are as an organization. The arrival of Ervin Santana may change a bit though, especially if they can get back in a winning groove.. . Previous: -1th. Minnesota Twins. 13. team. 2

team. 9. I want to like the Chicago Cubs but the team’s inconsistency betrays their youth and makes it apparent that they are not yet here. Of course, Theo Epstein may use his endless pool of prospects to swing a deal for a game-changing piece, preferably on the offensive side of the ball and in one of the outfield corners. Until then, this lineup just has too many holes to be considered a contender at this point in the season.. . Previous: -3th. Chicago Cubs. 12

. Previous: -3th. New York Yankees. 11. team. 43. Uh-oh Yankee fans. After looking good in his first three turns off the DL, Masahiro Tanaka has been dreadful in his last two. He’s allowed 17 hits, six home runs, and 11 earned runs over his last 10 innings pitched. His fastball velocity has once again drifted down, something that plagued him earlier this season and landed him on the DL. Should the Yankees be concerned again?