MLB Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams rank solely in run differential
By Tim Boyle
15) MLB Power Rankings: Seattle Mariners at +10
Two wins in a row have put the Seattle Mariners back at .500. They’re tied with the Houston Astros for third place in the American League West today. It’s not ideal yet not nearly the end. The Mariners offense has been the weakness for them with only 148 runs scored. Meanwhile, the pitching has held the opponent to 137 runs. They aren’t winning too many slugfests or coming up short on them either.
14) MLB Power Rankings: Arizona Diamondbacks at +11
Reality is starting to sink in for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Their early lead in the National League West has been handed over to the Los Angeles Dodgers. A +11 run differential still puts them in a good place. The offense has been the greater strength for the Diamondbacks. A young and exciting ball club, we do still need to see more before clearing our October calendars and a playoff spot.
13) MLB Power Rankings: Los Angeles Angels at +12
The Los Angeles Angels are playing good baseball. Their +12 run differential almost doesn’t do it enough justice. They’ve had their share of problems. The pitching hasn’t been as good as many projected. The offense has been good enough. Fans may remain timid about a possible midseason collapse like last season. Right now, their fate does look like it could swing in either direction.
12) MLB Power Rankings: Milwaukee Brewers at +17
Pitching for the Milwaukee Brewers has helped them to have a solid +17 run differential after 34 games. They’re in an early dogfight with the Pittsburgh Pirates for first place. They trail the National League’s biggest surprise by just a half-game. Could the difference be found in the run differential? Considering who is next on our list, maybe it is.
11) MLB Power Rankings: Pittsburgh Pirates at +18
It has been a disappointing week for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Losers of 7 straight, their run differential of +18 is still good but getting closer to 0. They play the Colorado Rockies next and that’s their opportunity to improve their record and run differential. Last year’s Pirates squad had one of the lower run differentials throughout the early part of the season with a record that didn’t truly show their weaknesses. They may have some different problems in 2023. Their fast and furious start may have all been for nothing.