It’s no surprise to find the Oakland Athletics at the bottom of the MLB Power Rankings based on winning percentage against winning ball clubs. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images) This week’s MLB Power Rankings takes a look at winning percentage for all 30 teams against clubs with a .500 or better record. Run differential is
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Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve. MLB, Cardinals, Mets Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports As the MLB season churns toward the Memorial Day milestone, let’s take a look at three teams that seem to have put it together in recent games and two that are going in the opposite direction. For many, Memorial Day
Shane Bieber, Cleveland Guardians. (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images) For better or worse, What Made Baseball Fun This Week is back, so you better buckle up then! It still moves… After One Big Holiday, I will try to make baseball fun each week for you until either the Atlanta Braves win the World Series or
The Kansas City Royals would find themselves at the bottom of the MLB Power Rankings weekly if they didn’t have the Oakland Athletics around. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports Traditional MLB Power Rankings to check in on teams like the Houston Astros who have come alive again and clubs such as the San Diego
The Pittsburgh Pirates have been aggressive in contract extension talks. Now, they’re talking to right-hander Mitch Keller, but a deal is not close. In the last 15 months, the Pittsburgh Pirates have signed third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes and outfielder Bryan Reynolds to the two richest contracts in franchise history. And they shouldn’t stop there. Right-hander
The Atlanta Braves are last in this week’s MLB Power Rankings which is actually good news for fans. (Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images) MLB Power Rankings of which teams are most likely to become trade deadline sellers. A whole lot can change between now and the MLB trade deadline. Many teams have played
The Kansas City Royals are near the bottom of the MLB Power Rankings when it comes to every factor, including run differential. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) MLB Power Rankings of all 30 teams based exclusively on run differential. One of the best indications of how well a team is playing is a look at
DETROIT, MI – MAY 4: Justin Verlander #35 of the New York Mets watches from. the dugout during the sixth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on May 4, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images) MLB Rumors: Justin Verlander not a fan of new Comerica Park Prior
Bryan Reynolds doesn’t believe in fun, as he despises Wander Franco’s supreme excellence. When you yell at clouds at Tropicana Field, you are actually yelling at rickety catwalks hanging from a domed ceiling, bro. In the midst of getting swept by the Tampa Bay Rays, Pittsburgh Pirates star outfielder Bryan Reynolds took umbrage with Wander
Tampa Bay Rays catcher Christian Bethancourt is congratulated by third base coach Brady Williams. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports After 20-plus games, it’s still early in the 2023 MLB season. However, there are some teams who are surprising early. Take a look at the MLB standings and you will likely see some teams near
Today’s look around MLB news peers into a pitching injury for the Phillies, a recovery for the Cardinals, and the league killing the Braves’ vibe. What a day in MLB baseball. On the field, there was all the normal action, with a couple big wins (Yankees by 6 runs, Pirates by 7, Angels by 8,
The Oakland Athletics are getting comfortable at the bottom of the MLB Power Rankings. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) Headlining this week’s MLB Power Rankings are the Atlanta Braves who received a reality check and the Chicago White Sox who couldn’t look more lost. It’s late April. A couple of teams look like they’re going
After over a decade toiling around in the minor leagues, Drew Maggi is getting his chance at the pro level. Some dreams are worth chasing, even if they involve painstaking years of uncertainty, transient lifestyles, and experiencing the not-so-glamorous side of professional sports life. Drew Maggi stayed committed to his dream to play Major League
Drew Maggi, Pittsburgh Pirates (Photo by David J. Becker/Getty Images) Drew Maggi MLB call-up celebration is inspiring (VIDEO) by Josh Wilson Drew Maggi is the most inspiring minor league call-up in some time. Here’s everything to know about the long-time minor leaguer. Drew Maggi, after 13 years in the minors, is finally getting his shot
Bryan Reynolds, Pittsburgh Pirates. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images) Contract extensions continue to happen in-season. Here are three other players who are strong candidates for long-term deals. In most MLB seasons, contract extension talks are halted before first pitch on Opening Day. Players and teams typically table discussions until after the season so they aren’t
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 12: Bryce Johnson #58 of the San Francisco Giants: MLB Power Rankings (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) This week’s MLB Power Rankings sorts through the plethora of .500 teams and ranks how all 30 clubs are looking after two and a half weeks. The MLB season is young and
Sep 22, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (28) gives manager David Ross (3) the ball as he leaves the game against the Minnesota Twins during the sixth inning at Wrigley Field. MLB Rumors Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports Only being two weeks into the MLB season, we have an
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – APRIL 09: Willy Adames #27 of the Milwaukee Brewers celebrates a home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the fifth inning at American Family Field on April 09, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. MLB Power Rankings (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) This week’s MLB Power Rankings highlight the powerful Milwaukee Brewers and
Catcher Seby Zavala took exception to Oneil Cruz’s slide during Sunday’s White Sox-Pirates game, which prompted a benches-clearing incident. Oneil Cruz was in immediate pain after his awkward slide into home plate, but that didn’t matter to Seby Zavala, who got into it with the Pirates players and coaching staff. A benches-clearing incident occurred shortly
Apr 9, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago White Sox catcher Seby Zavala (44) tags Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz (15) out at home plate attempting to score during the sixth inning at PNC Park. Cruz suffered an apparent injury on the play and left the game. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports NHL best bets
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – APRIL 02: Adam Frazier #12 of the Baltimore Orioles reacts with Austin Hays #21, MLB Power Rankings. (Photo by Nick Grace/Getty Images) MLB Power Rankings taking a look at the biggest overreaction for each team after the first weekend of the season. The first weekend of the new baseball season is in
MIAMI, FLORIDA – MARCH 12: Alexis Diaz #43 of Puerto Rico celebrates after the end of the eighth inning against Venezuela at loanDepot park on March 12, 2023 in Miami, Florida. Braves, Bryan Reynolds, MLB insider (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images) With Opening Day only days away, free agency has seemingly come to an end.
Baseball is one of the most unpredictable sports you’ll find. There are countless variables (weather, bad umpires, injuries and more) that are out of the players’ control, making it a wild 162-game ride. It can be even harder to predict which of the most talented teams and players in the world will rise to the
MLB Power Rankings of where each team stands heading into Opening Day. Raking leaves. Shoveling snow. Paying the heating company to upgrade the furnace. Since the last time baseball games counted, you may have done some of that. Our offseason MLB Power Rankings covered everything from free agency, to trade candidates, to ranking of starting
Jul 27, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin (46) closes his eyes and takes a breath after giving up his fourth run of the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports Opening Day is the time when each team throws their
The MLB regular season gets underway in just over one week! Shohei Ohtani is a big favorite to win his second AL MVP, while Juan Soto is favored in a closer race in the NL. Nonetheless, there are a ton of worthy candidates with the backing of excited fan bases ready to get this season
ATLANTA, GA – OCTOBER 11: Max Fried #54 of the Atlanta Braves pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies during the third inning in game one of the National League Division Series at Truist Park on October 11, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. MLB Power Rankings (Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images) MLB Power Rankings of the
CLEVELAND, OHIO – OCTOBER 07: Shane Bieber #57 of the Cleveland Guardians points to the catcher against the the Tampa Bay Rays during game one of the Wild Card Series at Progressive Field on October 07, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. MLB Power Rankings (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) MLB Power Rankings of the best contract
If you follow baseball, you’ve probably heard of the Yankees rumors surrounding the team’s interest in Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds. The New York Yankees rumors surrounding Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds have been circulating for what seems like forever. With the Pirates unable to make much headway in the rebuild, it’s no wonder these whispers
Jacob deGrom #48 of the Texas Rangers. MLB Power Rankings (Ben Ludeman/Texas Rangers/Getty Images) MLB Power Rankings of the worst contract on every team’s roster. This week’s MLB Power Rankings will take a look at a topic every fan loves: money. How much. How long. How many zeros follow the dollar sign. It’s a subject
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