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MLB Power Rankings: Astros, Yankees still on top, Cardinals slide

By Baasil Ebrahim

HOUSTON, TX - MAY 23: Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros has words with Alex Bregman #2 after the third out of the inning against the San Francisco Giants at Minute Maid Park on May 23, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - MAY 23: Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros has words with Alex Bregman #2 after the third out of the inning against the San Francisco Giants at Minute Maid Park on May 23, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) /
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CINCINNATI, OH – JUNE 8: Scooter Gennett #3 of the Cincinnati Reds bats against the St. Louis Cardinals at Great American Ball Park on June 8, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OH – JUNE 8: Scooter Gennett #3 of the Cincinnati Reds bats against the St. Louis Cardinals at Great American Ball Park on June 8, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) /

25. Padres (-5)

The Padres have lost 9 of their last 11 games and are losing a lot of the hope they previously had surrounding them. As long as they were hovering close to .500, there was belief that maybe it could come together. If not this year then next, but the recent cold streak is taking that away.

24. Twins(-1)

Last week, the Twins did well to win their series with the Red Sox. They’ve gone .500 over their last 10 games and are starting to become a more consistent team. Honestly, they still aren’t out of the playoff race despite being awful to start the year. Just 7.5 games back on the streaking Indians, they can still push them in the division.

23. Rangers (+4)

The Rangers are hot. They won 7 in a row and have won 8 of their last 9 thanks to good pitching and big time hitting when they’ve needed it. While they still won’t get back into the playoff race, it will be nice for their fans to look back on this week.

22. Pirates (-3)

The Pirates are continuing to fall out of the playoff race as the season moves on. They’ve now lost 6 of their last 8 with things not looking like they will turn around any time soon, outside of this series against the Mets.

21. Reds (+4)

The Reds had won 7 games in a row before dropping Monday night’s game to the Braves, losing by just a run. When they can get good pitching, their offense has enough talented pieces to continue to win games. While they won’t get into the playoff race this year, it lets them know that they just need to bring in more starting pitching this offseason.

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