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MLB Power Rankings: Rockies take over the top spot

By Joshua Sadlock

Jun 18, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) celebrates after hitting a walk off three run home run to complete the cycle during the ninth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 18, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) celebrates after hitting a walk off three run home run to complete the cycle during the ninth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jun 20, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Athletics second baseman Jed Lowrie (8) high fives the dugout after scoring a run against the Houston Astros during the first inning at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 20, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Athletics second baseman Jed Lowrie (8) high fives the dugout after scoring a run against the Houston Astros during the first inning at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /
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New York Mets 31-40

Last week: 1-6
Last rank: 23

The Mets have reached the point of the season where they just have to get to the finish without seeing any of their stars — ok, Yoenis Cespedes and Jacob deGrom — suffer a serious injury. Find a trade partner to take on Jay Bruce. Hope that Neil Walker is able to come back healthy and play himself into a valuable trade chip.

New York was always built upon a house of cards, and it all began falling apart when Noah Syndergaard and Cespedes hit the disabled list. Allowing a team’s entire playoff hopes to hings on the arms of five young power pitchers is a good idea in practice, but so difficult to execute in the big leagues.

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Oakland Athletics 31-41

Last week: 4-3
Last rank: 27

Sure, the A’s followed up their four-game sweep of the New York Yankees with a losing streak. Yes, the sweep came after losing five of six. No matter, the Athletics have been competitive this year, and might have more wins if they played better defense.

Jed Lowrie, of all people, leads the Athletics in WAR and doubles. The second baseman had 45 doubles in his first year in Oakland back in 2013, and could come close to that career high this year. Lowrie had struggled to replicate those numbers in the three seasons that followed, but is having a great year at the right time. The A’s hold an option on Lowrie for only $6 million next season, which could make him a very valuable trade chip.

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