MLB Power Rankings: Chicago Cubs Tops on Opening Day
![Oct 15, 2014; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Royals second baseman Omar Infante (left) celebrates with catcher Salvador Perez (right) with the American League championship trophy after game four of the 2014 ALCS playoff baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Kauffman Stadium. The Royals swept the Orioles to advance to the World Series. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports Oct 15, 2014; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Royals second baseman Omar Infante (left) celebrates with catcher Salvador Perez (right) with the American League championship trophy after game four of the 2014 ALCS playoff baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Kauffman Stadium. The Royals swept the Orioles to advance to the World Series. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/ea16226c5167096f3bd3dd1b056a1ae46390491cc1f3536ab528125bbc9b3752.jpg)
Week 1 MLB Power Rankings: 16-20
Minnesota Twins . 20. player. 2. Last season was much better than expected for these Twins. They are full of young talent and <a rel=. 83-79. Last Week: n/a
Finishing only 2 games under .500 had to be considered a succesful season for this squad that isn’t scaring anyone offensively. They do have a strong pitching rotation led by the excellent <a rel=. 80-82. Last Week: n/a. Tampa Bay Rays . 19. player. 21
17. player. 62. Its been so many years since the Mariners played a playoff game fans are probably thinking it will never happen. <a rel=. 76-86. Last Week: n/a. Seattle Mariners
63. This feels like it might be too low, however the truth is this is a team that finished 13 games under .500 after dominating the AL Central for a number of years. They made some excellent moves this offseason but play in one of the toughest divisons in baseball. Their success will rely on their aging core staying healthy to make this year a success.. 74-87. Last Week: n/a. Detroit Tigers . 16. player
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