MLB power rankings
By: Chris Rueb
Staff Writer
1.) Philadelphia Phillies (16-8)- While the Phillies offense has
struggled early this season, their pitching is dominant enough to carry
them through stretches and possibly the entire season. Chase Utley
(Knee) is hopeful to return by the end of May which should provide
Ryan Howard and company with a nice boost. The Phillies are also
winning, despite having their two best relief pitchers, Brad Lidge and
Jose Conteras, on the DL.
2.)Colorado Rockies (16-7)- They have cooled off since their
unbelievable start, dropping their last two series. However, with such
a balanced attack they remain atop the rankings. The Rockies have a
very solid rotation and offensively Tory Tulowitzki has been an
absolute beast at the plate (.327, 7HR, 17RBI).
3.)Cleveland Indians (15-8)-The Indians have to be considered a
surprise team at the moment. Will this hot start continue throughout
the season? Grady Sizemore recently came off the DL and has returned
to his All-Star form of a few years ago. The offense is top 5 in all
major categories and the pitching staff has turned in the second most
quality starts of any team in the majors.
4.) Texas Rangers (15-9)- Similar to the Rockies, the Rangers have
cooled off a bit. The slump directly correlates with the loss of MVP
slugger Richard Hamilton. David Murphy has filled in nicely, but no
one can replace the bat of Hamilton. Closer Neftali Feliz, is on the
DL with shoulder problems which only compounds the issue.
5.) New York Yankees (13-8)- Mariano Rivera has blown two saves in the past week. Could be a fluke or it could be a sign that Rivera’s abilities are beginning to decline. Bartolo Colon has been a decent surprise to Yankees fan and the rotation hasn’t received that much scrutiny, yet. The offense is a juggernaut and will be for the entire season, but is that enough to continue their winning ways?
MLB power rankings
By: Chris Rueb
Staff Writer
1.) Philadelphia Phillies (16-8)- While the Phillies offense has
struggled early this season, their pitching is dominant enough to carry
them through stretches and possibly the entire season. Chase Utley
(Knee) is hopeful to return by the end of May which should provide
Ryan Howard and company with a nice boost. The Phillies are also
winning, despite having their two best relief pitchers, Brad Lidge and
Jose Conteras, on the DL.
2.)Colorado Rockies (16-7)- They have cooled off since their
unbelievable start, dropping their last two series. However, with such
a balanced attack they remain atop the rankings. The Rockies have a
very solid rotation and offensively Tory Tulowitzki has been an
absolute beast at the plate (.327, 7HR, 17RBI).
3.)Cleveland Indians (15-8)-The Indians have to be considered a
surprise team at the moment. Will this hot start continue throughout
the season? Grady Sizemore recently came off the DL and has returned
to his All-Star form of a few years ago. The offense is top 5 in all
major categories and the pitching staff has turned in the second most
quality starts of any team in the majors.
4.) Texas Rangers (15-9)- Similar to the Rockies, the Rangers have
cooled off a bit. The slump directly correlates with the loss of MVP
slugger Richard Hamilton. David Murphy has filled in nicely, but no
one can replace the bat of Hamilton. Closer Neftali Feliz, is on the
DL with shoulder problems which only compounds the issue.
5.) New York Yankees (13-8)- Mariano Rivera has blown two saves in the past week. Could be a fluke or it could be a sign that Rivera’s abilities are beginning to decline. Bartolo Colon has been a decent surprise to Yankees fan and the rotation hasn’t received that much scrutiny, yet. The offense is a juggernaut and will be for the entire season, but is that enough to continue their winning ways?
