MLB Power Rankings 2015: Week 12 Detroit Tigers at No. 11

May 12, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez (41) waits to bat during the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Believe it or not, the first day of summer has already gone and passed. From here on out, the days are getting shorter.

But let’s not think about that. There is still plenty of baseball season left. Of course, we also have a sizable sample size too for the MLB Power Rankings.

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 12th week of the 2015 baseball season.

Jun 19, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cole Hamels (35) watches from the dugout against the St. Louis Cardinals at Citizens Bank Park. The St. Louis Cardinals won 12-4. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

30. Philadelphia Phillies (24-47)

Anyone else believe the Cole Hamels prank?

Jun 10, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell (30) takes the ball from starting pitcher Kyle Lohse (26) as catcher Jonathan Lucroy (C) looks on against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the seventh inning at PNC Park. The Pirates won 2-0. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

29. Milwaukee Brewers (25-46)

Kyle Lohse pitching at Coors Field … sounds like a disaster.

May 23, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Fernandez (16) looks on from the dugout prior to a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

27. Miami Marlins (30-41)

Jose Fernandez could make his final rehab start on Monday. How much better can he make this team?

Jun 20, 2015; Kansas City, MO, USA; Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell (53) assists third baseman Pablo Sandoval (48) to the dugout after an injury in the fifth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

26. Boston Red Sox (31-40)

Pablo Sandoval suspended a game for “liking” provocative images of women on Instagram during the game … can anything go right for the Red Sox?

Jun 21, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago White Sox catcher Tyler Flowers (21) left talks to designated hitter Adam LaRoche (25) and relief pitcher Zach Putnam (57) in the ninth inning of the baseball game against the Texas Rangers at U.S Cellular Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

25. Chicago White Sox (30-38)

Besides the Red Sox, is there a more disappointing team?

Jun 21, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano (22) reacts to striking out in the third inning against the Houston Astros at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports

24. Seattle Mariners (32-38)

Hmmm, maybe this one?

Jun 16, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Cincinnati Reds third baseman Todd Frazier (21) receives congratulations from designated hitter Jay Bruce (32) after he hits a home run in the seventh inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

23. Cincinnati Reds (32-36)

So Todd Frazier might be a good home run derby candidate.

Jun 21, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Athletics infielder Ike Davis (17) commits a fielding error against the Los Angeles Angels in the ninth inning at O.co Coliseum. The Athletics defeated the Angels 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

22. Oakland Athletics (31-41)

The Athletics apparently don’t want to share their next stadium with the Raiders. Can you blame them?

Aug 24, 2013; Chicago, IL, USA; National pitcher Touki Toussaint (20) delivers a pitch during the 2013 Under Armour All-American Baseball game at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Reid Compton-USA TODAY Sports

21. Arizona Diamondbacks (34-35)

Arizona traded last year’s No. 16 pick right-hander, Touki Toussaint, in what appears to be a salary dump. Are the Diamondbacks running a “producers” like scam in the desert?

Jun 2, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Bronson Arroyo against the Atlanta Braves at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

20. Atlanta Braves (35-35)

The Braves acquired Toussaint, Phil Gosselin, and Bronson Arroyo on Sunday night. Arroyo is still in the league???

Jun 16, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) walks off the court after loosing to the Golden State Warriors in game six of the NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

19. Cleveland Indians (32-36)

Don’t worry Cleveland … there’s always next year.

Jun 17, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols hits an RBI sacrifice out in the sixth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks during an interleague game at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

18. Los Angeles Angels (35-35)

The Machine is back! Sort of … he’s still batting .271.

Jun 21, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; San Diego Padres center fielder Will Venable (25) throws his bat after striking out in the sixth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

17. San Diego Padres (34-38)

In addition to Bud Black, maybe the Padres should fire some of their players?

Jun 21, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Bo Schultz (47) pitches in the second inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Peter Llewellyn-USA TODAY Sports

16. Toronto Blue Jays (37-34)

The AL East just gets …

Jun 21, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Baltimore Orioles team celebrate win at end of game against Toronto Blue Jays. Orioles beat Blue Jays 13 – 9. Mandatory Credit: Peter Llewellyn-USA TODAY Sports

15. Baltimore Orioles (36-33)

… more complicated every week.

May 8, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Matt Harrison (54) throws during the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

14. Texas Rangers (37-33)

Former All-Star Matt Harrison is sure stirring the pot down in Triple-A.

Apr 27, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Dillon Gee (right) listens to Mets pitching coach Dan Warthen (left) on the pitchers mound during the eighth inning against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

13. New York Mets (36-35)

Guess Dillon Gee is no longer one of those up-and-coming Mets pitchers.

Jun 18, 2014; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz (34) rounds the bases after hitting a home run against Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Casey Fien (50) in the tenth inning at Fenway Park. The Red Sox defeated the Twins 2-1. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

12. Minnesota Twins (37-32)

Could the Twins trade for former Minnesota designated hitter David Ortiz at the deadline? The rumor started here.

Jun 21, 2015; Bronx, NY, USA; Detroit Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez (41) rounds the bases on his two run home run during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

11. Detroit Tigers (35-34)

Welcome back V-Mart.

Jun 20, 2015; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees designated hitter Alex Rodriguez (13) watches his sacrifice fly against the Detroit Tigers during the second inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

10. New York Yankees (38-31)

A home run for his 3,000 hit! A-Rod is just like Derek Jeter! Lol, not really.

Jun 20, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Evan Longoria (3) and Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Nick Franklin (2) celebrate after the Rays beat the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. The Rays won 4-1. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

9. Tampa Bay Rays (40-31)

Seriously, Tampa Bay … what’s the secret?

Jun 18, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy (15) wavies to fans during batting practice before a game against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

8. San Francisco Giants (38-33)

How does a team bus leave without a three-time World Series Champion manager?

Jun 19, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon looks on during pre game batting practice before a game against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

7. Chicago Cubs (37-30)

Wonder who Joe Maddon thinks should start at first base for the National League All-Star team. He hasn’t shared his opinion in the last three hours.

May 31, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates left fielder Jose Tabata (31) looks on from the dugout during the sixth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

6. Pittsburgh Pirates (39-30)

It is pretty safe to say everyone knows who Jose Tabata is now.

Jun 21, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; The Houston Astros, including center fielder Colby Rasmus (28), celebrate their win over the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field. The Astros won 6-2. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports

5. Houston Astros (41-30)

10 weeks and counting in first place …

Jun 20, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) celebrates after recording a no hitter against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Nationals Park. The Nationals won 6 – 0. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

4. Washington Nationals (37-33)

No need to “lean” in or go out on a limb on this next fact: There isn’t a hotter pitcher in baseball than Max Scherzer.

Jun 8, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly (8) and Dodgers batting coach Mark McGwire (25) look on during the first half against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

3. Los Angeles Dodgers (39-31)

Don Mattingly be like: “Can’t Tim Lincecum pitch for the Giants every time we play San Francisco?”

Jun 21, 2015; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Royals batter Kendrys Morales (25) singles against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports

2. Kansas City Royals (39-27)

Second best team in the league, but second best team in the state of Missouri?

Jun 21, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael Wacha (52) walks off the field after the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

1. St. Louis Cardinals (45-24)

Come on, Cardinals! Taking two out of three in Philadelphia isn’t acceptable #sarcasm

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