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Atlanta Braves begin to rise in the May 6th MLB Power Rankings

By James Kunkle

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 31: The Boston Red Sox World Series Trophies on display at Fenway Park before the Victory Parade around Boston on October 31, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Red Sox defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers to win the 2018 World Series. (Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 31: The Boston Red Sox World Series Trophies on display at Fenway Park before the Victory Parade around Boston on October 31, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Red Sox defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers to win the 2018 World Series. (Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images) /
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 03: Shortstop Dansby Swanson #7 of the Atlanta Braves hits a sacrifice fly in the eighth inning during the game against the Chicago Cubs on April 03, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 03: Shortstop Dansby Swanson #7 of the Atlanta Braves hits a sacrifice fly in the eighth inning during the game against the Chicago Cubs on April 03, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images) /

11. Atlanta Braves

The Atlanta Braves did exactly what it had to do against the Marlins this weekend sweeping the series. Hopefully, the Braves can now get on a run and catch the Phillies, but it won’t be easy this week against the Dodgers and Diamondbacks.

12. Cleveland Indians

Even though he wasn’t pitching as well as he usually does, the loss of Corey Kluber will no doubt be a huge blow as he will be out a while with a broken arm. Francisco Lindor starting to heat up could be a good sign for them though.

13. San Diego Padres

Braves fans were able to witness first hand how good this team could be, specifically the young pitching they have in their system. It also doesn’t hurt that prized slugger Manny Machado is starting to heat up at the plate.

14. Boston Red Sox

The defending champs seem to slowly be getting back to form as they are now within a game of .500. It stands to only get a little bit better as well as they start a series with lowly Baltimore Monday night.

15. Seattle Mariners

The Mariners continue to smash home runs at an amazing pace as they lead baseball with 68, six ahead of Milwaukee. However, the team is starting to play more like expectations were, which is not a good thing.

16. Texas Rangers

The Rangers are battling and are currently right at the .500 mark with a record of 16-16. However, if the team wants to be more competitive, they will need the team ERA which is currently at 5.14 to drastically come down.

17. New York Mets

The Mets dipped below the .500 mark this week after getting swept by Brew crew, but the good news for them is Noah Syndergaard looked like his normal self against the Reds last week.

18. Pittsburgh Pirates

Jameson Taillon going on the shelf with an elbow injury has to be unsettling for the Pirates and the team’s fans. They also start a 4-game series with the Cardinals this week who will be fired up after getting swept.

19. Colorado Rockies

Reversing the roles from the team’s series against the Braves last week, the Rockies needed late heroics against the Diamondbacks Sunday to avoid a sweep. German Marquez also is proving he is a reliable good starter.

20. Detroit Tigers

Spencer Turnbull, the former Alabama Crimson Tide pitcher, is enjoying a breakout year so far this year in Detroit. He is averaging more than 9 K/9 and an ERA in the two’s. It will be interesting to see if he and Matthew Boyd can continue to deliver.

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