MLB Power Rankings: Indians Red-Hot, Tigers Rising

Jun 3, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Yu Darvish (11) pitches against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning of a baseball game at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Jim Cowsert-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 3, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Yu Darvish (11) pitches against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning of a baseball game at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Jim Cowsert-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs second baseman Ben Zobrist (18) hits a single during the sixth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
May 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs second baseman Ben Zobrist (18) hits a single during the sixth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /

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11. The Oriole bats have gotten hot again and Baltimore continues to beat tough opponents. They just tore through the pitching staffs of the Royals, Yankees and Red Sox. They have already hit 18 home runs in only 7 June games.. 34-23. Last Week: 5. Baltimore Orioles . 5. player

90. The Nationals continue to be led by excellent pitching and are just waiting and hoping for <a href=. 35-23. Last Week: 3. Washington Nationals . 4. player

player. 31. The Giants have the look of a championship caliber squad as they cruise through this early part of the schedule. They hold a three game lead over the Dodgers in the NL West, helped along by a 19-13 record playing on the road. <a href=. 35-25. Last Week: 4. San Francisco Giants . 3

9. The Cubs continue to roll through basically everyone in what has the makings of a historic regular season. The Cubs philosphy of late has been to work pitch counts and make pitchers throw strikes. THeir OBP over the past month is better than everyone except the red hot Boston offense. Ben Zobrist in particular has been an on base machine, with an OBP of .471 in the last 30 days.. 40-17. Last Week: 1. Chicago Cubs . 1. player

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