MLB Power Rankings 2015: Week 4 Detroit Tigers No. 1

Apr 6, 2015; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees line the field during the National Anthem before the game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

Week three of the baseball season is in the books, and this is Motor City Bengals second week of power rankings.

It is a long, long, long season, and the sample size is still small, but the picture becomes a little bit clearer every week.

MCB would like readers to know that these power rankings are based on just one opinion, and the difference of opinion between readers and fans is what makes the power rankings so fun to discuss. For our list, we took into account record, strength of schedule, run differential and other human element subject matter such as injuries.

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That means just because a team is on 8-2 hot streak, they don’t automatically jump to the highest spots. It’s like my high school coach always used to say, “A team is never as good as its best win, and it’s never as bad as it’s worse loss.”

Lastly, readers should know, the rankings are serious, but the comments for each team are not. There are so many baseball articles analyzing the most small details on the web, we wanted to start out the week with a little fun.

Here are MCB’s MLB Power Rankings heading into the fourth week of the 2015 baseball season.

Apr 26, 2015; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher

(54) pitches in the fifth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Miller Park. The Brewers beat the Cardinals 6-3. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

30. Milwaukee Brewers (4-15)

The Packers and Brewers might end up with the same amount of wins through four weeks this year.

Apr 26, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jonathan Papelbon (58) and Philadelphia Phillies catcher Cameron Rupp (29) celebrate win over against the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies defeated the Braves, 5-4. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

29. Philadelphia Phillies (7-12)

Hey, at least they have the same record as the Nationals

Jul 12, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA; Los Angeles Angels designated hitter

(32) looks on from the dugout prior to the game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Jim Cowsert-USA TODAY Sports

28. Texas Rangers (7-11)

So, Josh Hamilton is on his way back now can we just find a way to get back DeMarco Murray?

Apr 25, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Marlins right fielder

(27) connects for a base hit during the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

27. Miami Marlins (8-11)

Apparently the best way to get your team right is to play Washington. It worked for the Marlins.

Apr 24, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks right fielder

(24) singles in the sixth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

26. Arizona Diamondbacks (8-10)

The Diamondbacks scored two runs over the weekend. It might be time to let the mascots get a few at-bats.

Apr 26, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Minnesota Twins first baseman

(7) watches as his two-out, two RBI triple sails into the outfield against the against the Seattle Mariners in the 11th inning at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports

25. Minnesota Twins (8-10)

Joe Mauer had the game-winning triple on Sunday for his first three-bagger of the year. The first baseman, however, is still looking for that elusive round-tripper.

Apr 25, 2015; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Rays manager

(16) against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Griffith-USA TODAY Sports

24. Tampa Bay Rays (11-8)

The Rays have always been good with a lot of no-named players, so why not be good with a no-named manager?

Apr 26, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Houston Astros center fielder Jake Marisnick (6) scored along with Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27), not in picture, on an Astros designated hitter Evan Gattis (11) double RBI during ninth inning, not in picture, against the Oakland Athletics at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Bob Stanton-USA TODAY Sports

22. Houston Astros (11-7)

Whoa, the Astros are still in first place?

Apr 9, 2015; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Reds manager

looks on from the dugout in the second inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports

21. Cincinnati Reds (8-10)

I guess Bryan Price isn’t receiving any Manager of the Year votes from the BBWAA anytime soon.

Apr 26, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago White Sox third baseman

(12) reacts after hitting a RBI single against the Kansas City Royals during the sixth inning at U.S Cellular Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

20. Chicago White Sox (8-9)

White Sox called the Athletics on Sunday to see if they wanted to join forces in the fight against the Royals.

Apr 18, 2015; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Royals shortstop

(24) forces out Oakland Athletics base runner

(15) at second during the fourth inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports

19. Oakland Athletics (8-12)

The Athletics only response was a dirty Brett Lawrie slide.

Apr 21, 2015; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher

(55) throws to the os Angeles Dodgers in the first inning of their MLB baseball game at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Lance Iversen-USA TODAY Sports

18. San Francisco Giants (8-11)

Who thought Tim Lincecum would have a lower ERA through the first three weeks than Madison Bumgarner?

Apr 24, 2015; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Toronto Blue Jays second baseman

(29) hits a home run during the fourth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

17. Toronto Blue Jays (9-10)

Devon Travis for fantasy baseball MVP?

Apr 25, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Atlanta Braves catcher

(15) scores a run in the eighth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. The Braves defeated the Phillies, 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

16. Atlanta Braves (9-9)

Should this team be concerned that A.J. Pierzynski was seemingly their best player last week?

Apr 26, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Cleveland Indians first baseman

(41) makes a throw to first to get Detroit Tigers shortstop

(not pictured) out on a sacrifice bunt in the eighth inning at Comerica Park. Detroit won 8-6. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

15. Cleveland Indians (6-11)

At least the Cavaliers are winning.

Apr 26, 2015; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees designated hitter

(13) hits an RBI double against the New York Mets during the second inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

14. New York Yankees (11-8)

I don’t understand why no one wants to honor Alex Rodriguez for passing Willie Mays on the all-time home runs list. He’s just such a nice guy….

Apr 24, 2015; Baltimore, MD, USA; Boston Red Sox left fielder

(13) runs the bases after hitting a solo home run during the fifth inning off Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher

(not pictured) at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

13. Boston Red Sox (10-9)

Guess one of the free agency moves is working out. Hanley Ramirez already has eight home runs. Too bad that’s more than David Ortiz, Mike Napoli and Pablo Sandoval combined.

Oct 2, 2014; Anaheim, CA, USA; Los Angeles Angels left fielder Josh Hamilton (32) makes a sliding catch during the second inning in game one of the 2014 American League divisional series against the Kansas City Royals at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

12. Los Angeles Angels (9-10)

Wish I had $68 million to give to someone I didn’t really like so they would go away.

Apr 26, 2015; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Orioles left fielder

(28), center fielder

(9) and right fielder

(27) celebrate in the outfield after defeating the Boston Red Sox 18-7. at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

11. Baltimore Orioles (9-10)

The Orioles asked fans to stay inside the ballpark during the end of Saturday night’s game due to violent protests outside the stadium. Other teams are thinking about doing this all the time to keep fans during blowouts. (On a serious note, we hope everyone in Baltimore is ok).

Apr 23, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Chicago Cubs second baseman

(22) makes a sliding attempt on a ground ball against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the sixth inning at PNC Park. The Pirates won 5-4. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

10. Chicago Cubs (10-7)

What prospect are they calling up this week?

Apr 22, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners manager

(23) greets right fielder

(23) following a 3-2 victory against the Houston Astros at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

9. Seattle Mariners (7-11)

Only one home run for Nelson Cruz last week? Slacker

Apr 26, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Padres catcher

(3) runs to second on an RBI double as first base coach

(17) points the way during the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

8. San Diego Padres (11-9)

There were 19 runs scored at Petco Park on Saturday. That’s got to be a record.

Apr 26, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder

(22) celebrates with teammates after beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-0 at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

7. Pittsburgh Pirates (11-8)

How does one pack for both Arizona and Chicago on the same road trip in April?

Mar 7, 2015; Melbourne, FL, USA; Washington Nationals third baseman

(6) throws the ball to first in between the first and second inning during a spring training baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Space Coast Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

6. Washington Nationals (7-12)

Is Anthony Rendon even better than we thought or does this team have obvious flaws we all missed in the offseason?

Apr 26, 2015; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Mets first baseman

(21) hits a single against the New York Yankees during the third inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

5. New York Mets (14-5)

It’s not that unusual for the best record in baseball to belong to New York, it’s just not usually in Flushing.

Apr 19, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright (50) looks on during the seventh inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals defeated the Reds 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

4. St. Louis Cardinals (12-5)

If it were any other team losing an ace like Adam Wainwright, I’d say they were done, but this is the Cardinals we are talking about. Their last championship came in 2011, and Wainwright missed the whole season.

Apr 26, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Kansas City Royals first baseman

(35) flips the ball to first base for the out against the Chicago White Sox during the fifth inning at U.S Cellular Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

3. Kansas City Royals (12-6)

Are the Royals trying to turn baseball into hockey?

Apr 22, 2015; San Francisco, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher

(22) throws to the San Francisco Giants in the first inning of their MLB baseball game at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Lance Iversen-USA TODAY Sports

2. Los Angeles Dodgers (11-7)

It’s scary to think that Clayton Kershaw isn’t even pitching that well yet, and the Dodgers are still off to a decent start.

Apr 20, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher

(31) pitches the ball in the seventh inning against the New York Yankees at Comerica Park. Tigers beat the Yankees 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

1. Detroit Tigers (13-6)

Hilary Clinton announced her candidacy for US President in 2016. I nominate Alfredo Simon!