From 1 to 30, our latest MLB Picks & Power Ratings & how they stack up based on voting from our nine-person panel:
TEAM. MOVEMENT
1. Houston Astros (–)
►Jeff Luhnow latest big-time GM to get that “President of Baseball Ops” title. The Astros are one of the Hottest MLB Picks on a daily basis. Not only are they winning & making players money but they have covered the run line in 47 out of their 60 Wins for even a greater ROI.
2. Boston Red Sox (+1)
► Hanley Ramirez non-saga proves that almost every FaceTime call is a nuisance.
3. New York Yankees (-1)
► Misguided fans wanting more Austin Romine and less Gary Sanchez will now get their wish.
4. Milwaukee Brewers (+2)
►Jesus Aguilar’s OPS climbs to .955.
5. Atlanta Braves (+2)
►Most intriguing team when it comes to the trade deadline.
6. Cleveland Indians (+4)
►Jose Martinez putting together MVP challenge to Mike Trout.
7. Arizona Diamondbacks (+2)
►With 16 holds and a 0.97 ERA, Yoshi Hirano turning into excellent acquisition.
8. Chicago Cubs (-4)
►Yu Darvish off to rehab start, may make weekend return to rotation.
9. Seattle Mariners (-4)
►Finish their “Group of Death” stretch with 6-7 mark, now get four games at Baltimore.
10. Los Angeles Dodgers (+1)
►After seven-homer Sunday barrage, now tied for second in NL with 95 long balls.
11. Philadelphia Phillies (+3)
►No Phillie has been named on MVP ballot since Carlos Ruiz finished 28th in 2012. Odubel Herrera should change that.
12. Washington Nationals (-4)
►Could Juan Soto make late push for All-Star Game bid?
13. Los Angeles Angels (-1)
►Telling stretch ahead: 15 of last 19 before break vs. Mariners, Red Sox, Dodgers.
14. St. Louis Cardinals (-1)
►Michael Wacha likely out until All-Star break with oblique strain.
15. Oakland Athletics (–)
►Over .500, in the black on run differential, appear to be….legitimately decent?
16. San Francisco Giants (–)
►Hunter Pence hits walk-off double and then dispenses words to live by: “Go at it with love.”
17. Tampa Bay Rays (+4)
►Jake Bauers walking off the Yankees to complete a three-game sweep isn’t a bad glimpse at the future.
18. Colorado Rockies (–)
►Their -47 run differential is fourth-worst in National League.
19. Pittsburgh Pirates (-2)
►Concussion woes return for Francisco Cervelli.
20. Detroit Tigers (-1)
►Outscored 26-3 in weekend sweep at Cleveland. Speed bump or reality check?
21. Minnesota Twins (+1)
►Jose Berrios ranks fourth in AL with 5.45 strikeout-walk ratio
22. Toronto Blue Jays (-2)
►16-20 with Josh Donaldson in lineup, 20-21 without him.
23. San Diego Padres (–)
►Kirby Yates looking like an All-Star at the moment.
24. Texas Rangers (+1)
►Bummer of trading Adrian Beltre might outweight potential return.
25. Cincinnati Reds (+1)
►Seven-game streak and sweep of Cubs gets them off 100-loss pace.
26. New York Mets (-2)
►As .500 fades from view, 100-loss pace draws closer.
27. Miami Marlins (–)
►On a contender, catcher J.T. Realmuto (.308, 10 homers, .913 OPS) would be garnering MVP consideration.
28. Chicago White Sox (–)
►Top pitching prospect Michael Kopech has walked 21 batters in his last 16 Class AAA innings.
29. Baltimore Orioles (+1)
►Half the team may get traded, but only Adam Jones has control over his destination.
30. Kansas City Royals (-1)
►Drop below Orioles for worst record, now on track for No. 1 pick in 2019 draft. If I Were you do not use the Orioles as one of your MLB Picks on a daily basis.