MLB Power Rankings 2015: Week 10 Detroit Tigers fall again

Jun 1, 2015; Anaheim, CA, USA; General view of a Rawlings major league baseball before the game between the Tampa Bay Rays against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

The first week of June is in the books and by the end of this week, each team will have about 100 games left in the 2015 season. The season is just flying by.

We 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. Please let us know how we did in the comments section below.

For our list, we took into account record, strength of schedule, run differential and other human elements 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 10th week of the 2015 baseball season.

Jun 5, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Hernan Perez (14) holds the ball high in his glove for a force out during the third inning against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. The Brewers won 10-5. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

30. Milwaukee Brewers (20-37)

Must be really bad in Milwaukee to sign Hernan Perez. And start him.

Jun 7, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Ben Revere (2) slides safe into home for a score in the seventh inning against the San Francisco Giants at Citizens Bank Park. The San Francisco Giants won 6-4. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

29. Philadelphia Phillies (22-36)

Is it worse that unlike the 76ers, the Phillies are trying to win?

Jun 6, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Rockies shortstop Daniel Descalso (3) hits a single during the fifth inning against the Miami Marlins at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

28. Colorado Rockies (25-30)

Is it football season yet?

Jun 5, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Miami Marlins manager Dan Jennings (26) watches in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

27. Miami Marlins (24-33)

Stop the presses! The Marlins have won four of their last five games. That gives manager Dan Jennings .. what … four wins this season.

26. Chicago White Sox (25-30)

Is it possible that Avisail Garcia is the most awkward right fielder in the league and yet the best defender the White Sox have on the field?

Jun 5, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Oakland Athletics pitcher Pat Venditte delivers a pitch during the eighth inning of the game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. The Red Sox won 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Gregory J. Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

25. Oakland Athletics (23-36)

Props to major league baseball for being PROACTIVE and writing a rule seven years ago that makes switch pitchers claim before each at-bat which arm they will throw when facing a switch hitter. Take notes NFL.

Jun 7, 2015; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Reds shortstop Zack Cozart (2) celebrates with right fielder Jay Bruce (32) after hitting a solo home run off San Diego Padres starting pitcher Odrisamer Despaigne (not pictured) in the second inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports

24. Cincinnati Reds (24-31)

Take away the Reds nine-game losing streak in May, and Cincinnati is 24-22.

Jun 5, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano (22) adjusts his jersey after grounding out to end the seventh inning with the bases loaded against the Tampa Bay Rays at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports

23. Seattle Mariners (25-32)

When are people going to stop blaming Robinson Cano’s struggles on Safeco Field?

Jun 7, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays team celebrate with right fielder Jose Bautista (19)after he makes the winning scorein the ninth inning at Rogers Centre. The Blue Jays won 7-6. Mandatory Credit: Peter Llewellyn-USA TODAY Sports

22. Toronto Blue Jays (28-30)

It’s about time this team wins some games. It’s not like I picked them to win the AL East or anything.

Jun 7, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Baltimore Orioles left fielder Travis Snider (23) singles in two runs in the fourth inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

21. Baltimore Orioles (26-30)

I, however, still have no idea …

Jun 6, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox pitcher Koji Uehara (19) delivers a pitch during the 9th inning of the game against the Oakland Athletics at Fenway Park. The Red Sox won 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Gregory J. Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

20. Boston Red Sox (27-31)

What to make of the AL East.

Jun 6, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (44) at bat during the first inning against the New York Mets at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

19. Arizona Diamondbacks (27-29)

Could Paul Goldschmidt join American Pharoah as a 2015 Triple Crown winner? By the way, who spelled that horse’s name?

Jun 2, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis reacts against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

18. Atlanta Braves (27-29)

Boy, does Nick Markakis miss Camden Yards.

May 29, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Rangers left fielder Josh Hamilton (32) hits during the game against the Boston Red Sox at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

17. Texas Rangers (30-27)

Well, that was short lived.

Jun 5, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Indians shortstop Mike Aviles (4) walks off the field after striking out during the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. The Orioles won 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

16. Cleveland Indians (27-29)

Paul Dolan is one brave owner to let Mike Aviles shave his head although it was in support of Aviles’ daughter and her battle with leukemia.

Jun 7, 2015; Bronx, NY, USA; Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher C.J. Wilson (33) pitches in the third inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports

15. Los Angeles Angels (28-29)

Win five games, then lose five games. This team is about as fickle as a Los Angeles sports fan.

Jun 7, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Tampa Bay Rays (l-r) left fielder Mikie Mahtook (27), center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (39) and right fielder Steven Souza Jr. (20, right) play rock-paper-scissors following the final out of a 3-1 victory against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

14. Tampa Bay Rays (31-27)

Has anybody learned at least three players names on this Rays team yet?

Jun 3, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Dillon Gee (35) pitches during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

13. New York Mets (31-27)

And … Dillon Gee is headed to the bullpen. The Mets six-man rotation lasted about as long as one of Ross Geller’s marriages.

Jun 7, 2015; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia (C) argues with home plate umpire Dan Bellino (L) after finishing the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports

12. New York Yankees (32-25)

Good job, Sabathia. C.C. avoided another game blowing up in his face because he got himself ejected after the sixth inning on Sunday.

May 29, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher James Shields (33) pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

11. San Diego Padres (29-29)

How do the Padres have 29 wins with seven of them belonging to James Shields? That just seems impossible.

Jun 7, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Detroit Tigers right fielder Tyler Collins (18) hits a single during the sixth inning against the Chicago White Sox at U.S Cellular Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

10. Detroit Tigers (30-28)

Are Josh Wilson and Tyler Collins the two must-start players in the Tigers lineup right now??

Jun 7, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Jason Motte (30) celebrates with catcher Miguel Montero (47) after defeating Washington Nationals 6-3 at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

9. Chicago Cubs (30-25)

And another sports drought ends with the horse racing Triple Crown victory … sorry Cubs fans.

Jun 7, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier (2) and center fielder Aaron Hicks (32) celebrate the win against the Milwaukee Brewers at Target Field. The Minnesota Twins beat the Milwaukee Brewers 2-0. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

8. Minnesota Twins (33-23)

I’m finally coming around to the fact the Twins are good.

Jun 1, 2015; San Francisco, CA, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) celebrates after scoring on a sacrifice fly by center fielder Andrew McCutchen (22, not pictured) during the fifth inning against the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

7. Pittsburgh Pirates (31-25)

Gerrit Cole is truly amazing. Nine victories, 1.73 ERA, 86 strikeouts in 78 innings, but come one! His most impressive stats is his three runs in his last two starts.

Jun 7, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Houston Astros relief pitcher Pat Neshek (37) pitches against Toronto Blue Jays in the ninth inning at Rogers Centre. Toronto Blue Jays beat Houston Astros 7-6. Mandatory Credit: Peter Llewellyn-USA TODAY Sports

6. Houston Astros (34-24)

Eight weeks and counting in first place.

Jun 6, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner (40) pitches during the first inning] against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

5. San Francisco Giants (32-26)

Could Madison Bumgarner pitch every day?

Jun 7, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond (20) celebrates with first baseman Tyler Moore (12) after hits second inning two run home run against the Chicago Cubs at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

4. Washington Nationals (30-27)

The Nationals have lost eight of 10 yet didn’t fall in our power rankings. That probably speaks volumes to the parody in today’s MLB.

Jun 7, 2015; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Royals pitcher Greg Holland (56) delivers a pitch against the Texas Rangers during the ninth inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports

2. Kansas City Royals (31-23)

Two weeks in second place behind the Minnesota Twins and counting …

Jun 7, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Trevor Rosenthal (44) gets a high five from right fielder Jason Heyward (22) and shortstop Jhonny Peralta (27) after the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Cardinals won 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

1. St. Louis Cardinals (38-19)

The Cardinals just have a knack for leading games after the ninth inning.

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