MLB Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams rank solely in run differential
By Tim Boyle
10) MLB Power Rankings: Houston Astros at +20
This year’s Houston Astros just aren’t as good as some in the past. Battling through some injuries and with a weaker overall roster, for them to own a 17-17 record and a +20 run differential is actually not such a bad thing. The Astros are definitely capable of doing much more than they have. Having allowed 129 runs, we can put a lot of the blame for their weak record on the bats.
9) MLB Power Rankings: Toronto Blue Jays at +20
The Toronto Blue Jays win the tie-breaker with the Houston Astros thanks to their 21-14 record. Also the owners of a +20 run differential, the outlook for the Blue Jays has been much more positive this season than it has been for Houston. Yes, their pitching has been weaker, however, their offense has been much more potent. The Blue Jays are a team that you can expect to win 10-7 on a regular basis. If it works, it works.
8) MLB Power Rankings: Boston Red Sox at +25
Surprised to see the Boston Red Sox this high? You’re not alone. They’ve gone 8-2 in their last 10 games. Now the proud owners of a +25 run differential, the Red Sox have scored 208 runs this season. Rafael Devers has started to heat up and that has made the biggest difference. Despite the atrocious ERAs of each starting pitcher on the roster, the Red Sox are finding ways to win.
7) MLB Power Rankings: Minnesota Twins at +26
This is a familiar feeling. The Minnesota Twins had an underrated collapse after last year’s trade deadline. This year does feel a little different. Their pitching has been masterful. They’ve allowed 126 runs which is one of the best in baseball. The Twins will need to get a little more offense to stay atop the division. The pitching staff shouldn’t have to carry all of the weight.
6) MLB Power Rankings: Baltimore Orioles at +29
The Baltimore Orioles had a lousy offseason. Or did they? Sometimes the best moves you can make are none at all. The Orioles find themselves among the cream of the crop in Major League Baseball with a 22-12 record and +29 run differential. Their strong finish in 2022 should have fans believing this is sustainable. The only downside is they are in a division where everyone has a positive run differential at the moment and a record over .500. Keep it going, boys. Pretend that brake doesn’t work. Call up Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves to drive the bus if you need to.