2017 MLB Weekly Power Rankings

By John Manuel:

MLB Power Rankings – 8/25/17

1- LA Dodgers
Pitching injuries now a concern

2- Houston Astros
Good series with the Nats

3- Washington Nationals
Just need to get some lineup guys back in time

4- Boston Red Sox
Running away with the East

5- Chicago Cubs
Playing as expected now

6- Cleveland Indians
Two big pitching injuries an issue?

7- Arizona Diamondbacks
21 back is crazy

8- Colorado Rockies
Same as the Dbacks as the Dodgers are crazy

9- New York Yankees
Don’t mess with Miggy

10- LA Angels
Can Trout make the playoffs?

11- Milwaukee Brewers
Surprise of the season?

12- St Louis Cardinals
Cooled off a tad

13- Minnesota Twins
Maybe bigger shock?

14- Kansas City Royals
Can they get the Bunt/Steal magic back?

15- Miami Marlins
Stanton still rolling

16- Seattle Mariners
Now back in it. Confusing team

17- Texas Rangers
Playing better ball

18- Tampa Bay Rays
I think its over

19- Baltimore Orioles
Its been over, they just fooled their fans for a week

20- Pittsburgh Pirates
Its Steeler season

21- Toronto Blue Jays
Tough year for the Jays

22- Detroit Tigers
Verlander still there?

23- Atlanta Braves
Went with some vets and it didn’t work

24- NY Mets
Awful season for NY

25- San Diego Padres
Moved up, I am proud of them

26- Oakland A’s
Money ball working still?

27- Cincinnati Reds
Votto trying tossing ball out of stadium was great

28- Chicago White Sox
Who is left there?

29- San Francisco Giants
Awful. Just awful

30- Philadelphia Phillies
Awful. Just awful. Really truly awful