MLB Power Rankings: The best-case scenario for all 30 MLB teams this season
By Tim Boyle
15) MLB Power Rankings; Texas Rangers starting staff is worth every penny
The Texas Rangers overhauled their pitching staff like no other team this offseason. They saw a weakness from the 2022 roster. They went out and fixed it then added another layer of tape. If each of those additions is average, they’ll be worth every single penny. The Rangers just need to get into the postseason first before unleashing those starters on the world.
14) MLB Power Rankings: Baltimore Orioles win more than the last Wild Card spot
The Baltimore Orioles came close to capturing the final Wild Card spot in 2022. An even better best-case scenario for them would be to capture more than just that. After what has been a mostly underwhelming offseason, watch the Orioles earn the first or second Wild Card spot. The division is a little too ambitious right now.
13) MLB Power Rankings: Milwaukee Brewers pitching returns to its elite status
On paper, nobody may have a better rotation than the Milwaukee Brewers. The problem is everyone living up to those expectations. Through injuries and some bad performances, the Brewers didn’t get quite enough from a couple of arms in 2022. In 2023, the best-case scenario for them is to have hurlers one through five put up elite numbers. The results will help them go far.
12) MLB Power Rankings: Philadelphia Phillies slugger Nick Castellanos returns to form
A lot could go well for the Philadelphia Phillies in 2023. Maybe the best thing they could see happen is for Nick Castellanos to return to his old form. Castellanos struggled mightily through the 2022 season. With Trea Turner to help out the offense a little more, maybe we see Castellanos finish top five in all three Triple Crown categories. It’s an outrageous possibility for a guy who slumped through his first year in Philadelphia.
11) MLB Power Rankings: Cleveland Guardians extend Shane Bieber, signaling a change
The Cleveland Guardians can show everyone they are serious about competing by extending star pitcher Shane Bieber. They are going to have to trade him eventually if they don’t lock up their star starting pitcher. In doing so, the Guardians can signal a change for the direction and reputation of their franchise.