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MLB Power Rankings: Astros launch to top spot

By Joshua Sadlock

Apr 20, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (left) and shortstop Carlos Correa against the Los Angeles Angels at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 20, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (left) and shortstop Carlos Correa against the Los Angeles Angels at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 17, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; New York Mets manager Terry Collins (10) pulls starting pitcher Matt Harvey (33) from the game in the sixth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
May 17, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; New York Mets manager Terry Collins (10) pulls starting pitcher Matt Harvey (33) from the game in the sixth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /
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New York Mets 16-23

Last week: 1-6
Last rank: 15

After fooling us for a week or two, the Mets may have breathed their last breath as a competitive team for the 2017 season. Without a competent starting rotation, this team is going nowhere fast. Since his little debacle two weeks ago, Matt Harvey has returned to make two starts. He has walked nine, allowed four home runs, surrendered eight runs, while striking out 11 in 10.1 innings.

It may be time to accept the fact that Harvey is not going to magically turn back into a solid MLB starter. The Mets would be willing to settle for a 4.00 ERA out of their former ace at this point, but he appears completely lost Thoracic outlet surgery is a difficult one to come back, with or without a questionable lifestyle away from the park.

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Kansas City Royals 16-23

Last week: 4-2
Last rank: 29

A weekend sweep of the Baltimore Orioles will have the Royals feeling much better about their chances to get back into playoff position. The AL Central has not gotten away from them just yet, but they cannot afford any long losing streaks. The Royals still have one of the worst offenses in the league, but are showing signs of life.

The heart of the order — Mike Moustakas, Lorenzo Cain, and Eric Hosmer — did the bulk of the damage against the Orioles in the sweep. All three have gotten hot and are looking like attractive chips if the Royals do decide to sell. Until the rest of the lineup begins hitting like MLB regulars and not replacement-level players, the Royals will not be climbing much higher in the standings.

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