MLB Power Rankings 2015: Week 13 Detroit Tigers slip again

Jun 28, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Chicago White Sox left fielder Melky Cabrera (53) runs the bases after he hits a home run off Detroit Tigers starting pitcher David Price (14) in the fourth inning at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Someone pinch me because not only are the days already getting shorter, but we are two days away from July.

That means there is still plenty of baseball season left, but we also have a sizable sample size 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 13th week of the 2015 baseball season.

Jun 21, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies manager Ryne Sandberg (23) sits in the dugout during game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies defeated the Cardinals, 9-2. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

30. Philadelphia Phillies (27-50)

Even Ryne Sandberg doesn’t want to watch the Phillies anymore …

Jun 28, 2015; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Adam Lind (24) celebrates with second baseman Hector Gomez (5) after hitting a 2-run homer in the eighth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Miller Park. The Brewers beat the Twins 5-3. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

29. Milwaukee Brewers (29-48)

Just 23 games behind the St. Louis Cardinals, Milwaukee is just a few pieces away from making a run. Ok, more than a few.

Jun 25, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki (2) hits a one run home run in the eighth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Coors Field. The Rockies defeated the Diamondbacks 6-4. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

28. Colorado Rockies (33-42)

Troy Tulowitzki has reached base in 27 straight games. Only 58 more for the record!

Jun 23, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Marlins right fielder Giancarlo Stanton (27) hits a two run home run in the first inning of a game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports

27. Miami Marlins (31-46)

Only in Miami would their superstar break his wrist just performing his regular swing.

Jun 28, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija (29) walks off the field after being relieved in the eighth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

26. Chicago White Sox (32-42)

Boy, these socks really stink.

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25. Seattle Mariners (34-42)

Maybe the weird head injury will knock some sense into Cano’s bat?

Jun 28, 2015; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Boston Red Sox first baseman Mike Napoli (12) and Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell (53) speak with umpire Hal Gibson (73) being ejected during the second inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

24. Boston Red Sox (34-43)

Boy, these socks really, really stink.

Jun 28, 2015; Baltimore, MD, USA; Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis (22) reacts after striking out to Baltimore Orioles pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez (background) in the third inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports

23. Cleveland Indians 33-41)

If getting swept in a doubleheader wasn’t bad enough, the Indians didn’t even score a single run.

5Jun 14, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Cincinnati Reds third baseman Todd Frazier (21) hits a double during the ninth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

22. Cincinnati Reds (34-40)

I’m picking Todd Frazier in my Home Run Derby bracket pool.

Jun 20, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Athletics infielder Ben Zobrist (18) scores a run against the Los Angeles Angels in the sixth inning at O.co Coliseum. The Athletics defeated the Angels 4-1. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

21. Oakland Athletics (34-44)

To all the teams that want Ben Zobrist, Oakland has to be a seller first before he becomes available. In the wild AL West, the Athletics are not out of it (that’s a serious statement, no sarcasm).

Jun 28, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Atlanta Braves catcher A.J. Pierzynski (15) and relief pitcher Jason Grilli (39) celebrate after defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. The Braves won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

20. Atlanta Braves (36-40)

Jason Grilli can exhale. He lost Friday’s game, but he was able to hold onto Sunday’s victory against his former team.

Jun 27, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Padres center fielder Will Venable (25) scores ahead of the throw home to Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia (right) during the sixth inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

19. Arizona Diamondbacks (36-39)

It would have been nice if baseball had another option besides Diamondbacks vs. Padres for the late game on the East coast Saturday night.

Jun 27, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Andrew Cashner (34) pitches during the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

18. San Diego Padres (37-41)

At least Andrew Cashner finally turned in a decent outing.

June 26, 2015; Anaheim, CA, USA; Los Angeles Angels second baseman Taylor Featherston (8) throws to first as Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager (15) slides into second in the sixth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

16. Los Angeles Angles (39-37)

Nice warmup throw, Taylor Featherston!

Jun 28, 2015; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz (32) making his MLB debut pitches against the Cincinnati Reds in the first inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports

15. New York Mets (40-37)

It’s official. Every team has a can’t miss prospect.

Jun 28, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays celebrates the victory against the Texas Rangers at Rogers Centre. Blue Jays beat Rangers 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Peter Llewellyn-USA TODAY Sports

14. Toronto Blue Jays (41-36)

The AL East has become baseball’s best division practically overnight.

Jun 28, 2015; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Minnesota Twins pitcher Casey Fien (50) reacts after giving up a 2-run homer to Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Ryan Braun (8) in the eighth inning at Miller Park. Fien was charged with a loss as the Brewers beat the Twins 5-3. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

13. Minnesota Twins (40-35)

The Twins are 10-16 in June and are still ahead of the Tigers in the AL Central.

Jun 28, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers catcher James McCann (right) is congratulated by first baseman Miguel Cabrera (24) after he hits a game winning home run in the ninth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park. Detroit won 5-4. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

12. Detroit Tigers (39-36)

Why can’t the Tigers play the Indians and White Sox all the time?

Jun 25, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Adam Warren (43) delivers a pitch during the fifth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

11. New York Yankees (41-35)

Who would have guessed that Adam Warren would lead this starting staff in ERA?

Jun 28, 2015; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Orioles outfielders David Lough (9), Adam Jones (10), and Nolan Reimold (14) celebrate after beating the Cleveland Indians 4-0 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports

10. Baltimore Orioles (41-34)

Have not lost a series since the third of June.

Jun 26, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (17) talks with manager Joe Maddon (70) prior to their game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

9. Chicago Cubs (39-35)

The adversity is here for the Chicago Cubs rookies.

Jun 22, 2015; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Matt Andriese (35) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

8. Tampa Bay Rays (42-35)

Pitcher Matt Andriese tossed six scoreless innings Saturday versus the Red Sox, and Tampa Bay sent him down to Triple-A the next day. Do the Rays just grow pitchers on trees?

Jun 28, 2015; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner (40) pitches during the eighth inning against the Colorado Rockies at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob Stanton-USA TODAY Sports

7. San Francisco Giants (42-35)

Madison Bumgarner struck out his 1,000 batter on Sunday. Next milestone for the ace, 100 home runs?

6. Pittsburgh Pirates (42-33)

Looks like the Pirates could use some base running practice.

Jun 28, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Astros right fielder Domingo Santana (13) and shortstop Carlos Correa (1) and second baseman Jose Altuve (27) celebrate with teammates after defeating the New York Yankees 3-1 at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

5. Houston Astros (44-34)

11 weeks in first place and counting …

Jun 28, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Zack Greinke (21) throws against the Miami Marlins during the first inning at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

4. Los Angeles Dodgers (43-34)

See what happens when you give Zack Greinke some run support.

Jun 26, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

3. Washington Nationals (42-34)

Max Scherzer is a mortal! He gave up a run to the Phillies.

Jun 28, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Jeremy Guthrie (11) throws to the Oakland Athletics in the second inning of their MLB baseball game at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Lance Iversen-USA TODAY Sports

2. Kansas City Royals (44-28)

Jeremy Guthrie joined Bumgarner in the 1,000 strikeouts club on Sunday. It only took Guthrie 11 years longer than Bumgarner.

Jun 28, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (4) is congratulated by starting pitcher John Lackey (41) after scoring against the Chicago Cubs during the second inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

1. St. Louis Cardinals (51-24)

The Cardinals are ONLY 28-7 at home this season. What happened in those other seven games?

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