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MLB Power Rankings: Yankees making run at Astros

By Joshua Sadlock

Jun 14, 2017; Anaheim, CA, USA; New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (24) celebrates with Aaron Judge (99) and Starlin Castro (14) after hitting a three-run home run in the first inning during a MLB baseball game at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 14, 2017; Anaheim, CA, USA; New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (24) celebrates with Aaron Judge (99) and Starlin Castro (14) after hitting a three-run home run in the first inning during a MLB baseball game at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jun 13, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen (22) circles the bases on a solo home run against the Colorado Rockies during the fourth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 13, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen (22) circles the bases on a solo home run against the Colorado Rockies during the fourth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /
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Cincinnati Reds 29-36

Last week: 1-6
Last rank: 15

The Reds have given four starts or more to four separate pitchers with an ERA over 7.00. Bronson Arroyo, Amir Garrett, Lisalverto Bonilla, and Rookie Davis have combined to go 8-13 while giving up well over two home runs per nine. The struggles of the rotation are proving to be too much for the dynamic offense to overcome.

Homer Bailey is expected to return at some point at the end of June or early July. Since signing his $105-million extension, Bailey is 11-9 with a 4.20 ERA, but has made only eight starts the past two years. It was a gamble for the Reds to give Bailey a nine-figure contract after only two solid seasons, but his injury issues could not have been predicted.

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Pittsburgh Pirates 30-36

Last week: 4-3
Last rank: 21

Folks, Andrew McCutchen has got his groove back. Since the All-Star center fielder’s batting average bottomed out at .200 on May 23, he is batting .400/.481/.723 with four doubles, a triple, and five home runs.

He also did this.

McCutchen is not done as an elite MLB hitter, and as evidenced by his high jump over the catcher, there is still plenty of spring left in his legs as he prepares to turn 31. Seeing McCutchen look alive at the plate should excite every MLB fan across the country. He is one of the most entertaining players to watch when he is on.

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