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MLB Power Rankings: Chicago Cubs Tops on Opening Day

By Aaron Huizenga

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 /
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Mar 29, 2016; Mesa, AZ, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta against the Oakland Athletics during a spring training game at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 29, 2016; Mesa, AZ, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta against the Oakland Athletics during a spring training game at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Week 1 MLB Power Rankings: 1-5

player. 4. The format seems to be the same for this year as their talent coming up from the minors is going to play a major role in their playoff hopes. A top notch bullpen and the best outfield in baseball makes this team a contender from day one.. 98-64. Last Week: n/a. Pittsburgh Pirates . 5

90-72. Last Week: n/a. New York Mets . 4. player. 3. Last season’s impressive run was no fluke as this roster is loaded top to bottom. Their offense was one of the best last year and gets even better with the addtions of <a rel=

7. A championship hangover could be in the cards but looks highly doubtful with this roster. Their formula continues to work and they will return a majority of last season’s roster. For a team that has beat expectations year in and year out, I see them contending again this season.. 95-67. Last Week: n/a. Kansas City Royals . 3. player

Last Week: n/a. Houston Astros . 2. player. 135. An exciting roster made up of mostly under 30 players should continue to grow this year. <a rel=. 86-76

How did these Cubs follow up last seasons remarkable run? By going out an adding <a rel=. 97-65. Last Week: n/a. Chicago Cubs . 1. player. 9

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