MLB Power Rankings 2015: Week 11 Detroit Tigers stay at No. 10

The season continues to just flying by as we hit the middle of June. As we rapidly approach the midway point to the season, the power rankings are coming into clearer focus.

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 11th week of the 2015 baseball season.

Jun 14, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard (6) pours water on his face to cool off in the dugout against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the sixth inning at PNC Park. The Pirates won 1-0 in eleven innings. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

30. Philadelphia Phillies (22-42)

The Phillies scored three runs in 33 innings over the weekend … yikes.

Jun 13, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Colorado Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki (2) looks on from the dugout during the third inning against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

28. Colorado Rockies (28-34)

Troy Tulowitzki snapped his 12-game hitting streak on Sunday … thank goodness, I was worried he might pass Joe DiMaggio. #sarcasm

Jun 14, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Marlins starting pitcher Dan Haren (15) delivers a pitch during the fifth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

27. Miami Marlins (27-37)

If only this team could play Colorado all the time.

Jun 8, 2015; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman releases a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies in the ninth inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports

26. Cincinnati Reds (28-34)

If only this team could play the Phillies all the time.

Jun 14, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Roenis Elias (29) gives the ball to manager Lloyd McClendon (21) during a pitching change in the fourth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

25. Seattle Mariners (28-35)

Why is this team so bad???

Jun 14, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez (52) and catcher Blake Swihart (23) talk during the fourth inning of the game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Gregory J. Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

24. Boston Red Sox (27-37)

Speaking of disappointments ..

Jun 2, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Chicago White Sox manager Robin Ventura (23) in the dugout during the game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

23. Chicago White Sox (23-33)

Robin Ventura missed the weekend series against the Rays to attend his daughter’s college graduation. I’d try and leave for a graduation every weekend if I was the manager of this team.

Jun 13, 2015; Anaheim, CA, USA; Los Angeles Angels third baseman David Freese (6) is tagged out stealing by Oakland Athletics shortstop Marcus Semien (10) in the second inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

22. Oakland Athletics (26-39)

It’s gotten to the point where scorekeepers just assume its Marcus Semien’s fault. On Sunday, a poor throw in the dirt at second hits off his glove and that goes down as his 22nd error of the season.

Jun 14, 2015; San Francisco, CA, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Rubby De La Rosa (12) acknowledges a fan on his way to the dugout at the close of the seventh inning at AT&T Park. The Diamondbacks defeated the San Francisco Giants 4-0. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

21. Arizona Diamondbacks (30-32)

The last time the Diamondbacks swept the Giants at AT&T Park, George W. Bush was still President.

Jun 8, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) celebrates with teammates after scoring a run against the San Diego Padres in the third inning at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

20. Atlanta Braves (30-33)

Perhaps the Braves could clone Freddie Freeman?

Jun 14, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (24) runs the bases after he hits a home run off Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber (28) in the fourth inning at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

19. Cleveland Indians (29-33)

Indians fans be like: “Miguel Cabrera’s home runs didn’t go that far. Spaceships can go higher than that.”

Jun 12, 2015; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis (19) hits a three run home run during the third inning against the New York Yankees at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

18. Baltimore Orioles (31-31)

Think Chris Davis’ .229 average is bad? It’s 30 points higher than last season’s batting average.

Jun 11, 2015; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols (5) reacts after he hits a two-run home run during the eighth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Pujols passes Mickey Mantle on the all-time home run list for his 537 career home run. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

17. Los Angeles Angels (32-31)

Pujols still looks funny when he runs, but boy can he mash.

Jun 14, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Toronto Blue Jays catcher Russell Martin (55) celebrates with pitcher Phil Coke after getting the last out in the ninth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. The Blue Jays won 13-5. Mandatory Credit: Gregory J. Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

16. Toronto Blue Jays (34-30)

The maple leaf on the Canadian Flag has 11 points, and the Blue Jays won their 11th straight game on flag day. Coincidence??

Jun 14, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Rangers third baseman Joey Gallo (13) fields during the game against the Minnesota Twins at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

15. Texas Rangers (33-30)

Who thought the two teams from Texas would be in first and second in the middle of June?

Jun 12, 2015; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Jake McGee (57) is congratulated by catcher Rene Rivera (44) after they beat the Chicago White Sox at Tropicana Field. Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Chicago White Sox 7-5. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

14. Tampa Bay Rays (35-29)

See! The Rays don’t need Joe Maddon.

13. San Diego Padres (32-33)

Justin Upton was not a fan of Joc Pederson’s amazing catch into the center field wall on Sunday.

Apr 19, 2015; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets fans cheer during the fourth inning against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

12. New York Mets (34-30)

Will the Mets faithful be chanting “Jose, Jose, Jose Jose” when Reyes makes his return to Citi Field this week?

Jun 14, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (25) waits to hit during the game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

11. Minnesota Twins (34-28)

The Twins have a can’t miss prospect too?? Is baseball filled with very young talent or is ESPN overhyping everyone again?

Jun 14, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (24) runs the bases after he hits a home run in the fourth inning against the Cleveland Indians at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

10. Detroit Tigers (33-30)

#VoteMiggy. Enough said.

Jun 14, 2015; Baltimore, MD, USA; New York Yankees celebrate on the field after defeating the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

9. New York Yankees (34-25)

Apparently the Evil Empire is back.

Jun 14, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers (43) pitches during the fourth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

8. Houston Astros (36-28)

Nine weeks in first place and counting, but could it almost be over?

Jun 10, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) hits a two RBI single in the seventh inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

7. Chicago Cubs (34-27)

I’m not happy, Anthony Rizzo … 3-for-26 in the last six games is not acceptable for my fantasy baseball team.

Jun 9, 2015; New York City, NY, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Chris Heston (53) celebrates with catcher Buster Posey (28) after throwing a no-hitter against the New York Mets at Citi Field. The Giants won 5 – 0. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

6. San Francisco Giants (34-30)

Chris who?

Jun 14, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher A.J. Burnett (34) reacts in the dugout after pitching nine innings against the Philadelphia Phillies at PNC Park. The Pirates won 1-0 in eleven innings. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

5. Pittsburgh Pirates (35-27)

Come on A.J. Burnett! You couldn’t pitch the top of the 10th on Sunday??

Jun 14, 2015; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer (31) pitches in the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

4. Washington Nationals (33-30)

Guess that guy Scherzer is pretty good.

Apr 6, 2015; Kansas City, MO, USA; Fans speak with the media at the gate opening of the game between the Kansas City Royals and Chicago White Sox at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

3. Kansas City Royals (34-25)

Royals fans, please stopped voting for your own players! You are giving the All-Star voting a bad rap.

2. Los Angeles Dodgers (37-26)

Hey, Cubs fans! Could Kris Bryant do that?

Apr 19, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright (50) waits on the mound for manager Mike Matheny (26) during a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals defeated the Reds 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

1. St. Louis Cardinals (41-21)

Thought they were supposed to get worse without Adam Wainwright?

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