MLB Power Rankings: Detroit Tigers holding steady at No. 19

Aug 16, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Astros outfielder Jake Marisnick (right) is dunked with powerade and ice by pitcher Dallas Keuchel and shortstop Carlos Correa (not pictured) after hitting a ninth inning triple to set up the victory over the Detroit Tigers at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

The Detroit Tigers seem to have steadied themselves into the No. 19 spot on our MLB Power Rankings. At least they haven’t continued to plummet although that spot is well below where many Tigers fans expected the team to be this season.

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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As always 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 generally 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 for Week 20 of the 2015 baseball season.

Aug 16, 2015; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Philadelphia Phillies manager Pete Mackanin (45) makes a pitching change in the seventh inning during the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

30. Philadelphia Phillies (46-72)

Oh well, back to the bottom.

Aug 5, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Marlins manager Dan Jennings in the dugout during the second inning of a game against the New York Mets at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports

29. Miami Marlins (47-70)

Is the seat getting warm Dan Jennings?

Aug 16, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chris Rusin (52) delivers a pitch in the ninth inning against the San Diego Padres at Coors Field. The Rockies won 5-0. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

28. Colorado Rockies (48-68)

The Rockies have won only one of their last six series … at least it was to a good Washington Nationals team … oh wait.

Aug 16, 2015; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Francisco Rodriguez (57) pitches in the ninth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Miller Park. Rodriquez picked up a save to help the Brewers beat the Phillies 6-1. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

27. Milwaukee Brewers (51-68)

Just swept the Phillies. Brewers fans would like to play them all the time.

Aug 12, 2015; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Royals shortstop Alcides Escobar (2) is congratulated by starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (47) after scoring in the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

25. Cincinnati Reds (51-65)

It must stink for Cincinnati fans to go on ESPN.com and look at the pitching leaders for the Reds and see Johnny Cueto and Mike Leake still leading the team in wins, strikeouts and ERA.

Aug 9, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell (53) in the dugout before the game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

24. Boston Red Sox (52-65)

What a crazy weekend at Fenway. The Red Sox score 47 runs in three games, somehow lose one of them and their manager, John Farrell, announces he has lymphoma. Our best wishes to Farrell and his family.

Aug 16, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Zach McAllister (34) reacts to being pulled in the eighth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. The Twins won 4-1. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

23. Cleveland Indians (54-62)

We broke out the Major League DVD weeks ago, so now time for Major League 2?

Aug 16, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Seattle Mariners right fielder Nelson Cruz (23) smiles as he heads for the dugout after hitting his 36th home run of the season during the seventh inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

22. Seattle Mariners (55-63)

Is Nelson Cruz on something again? He is hitting .359 with 15 home runs in 28 games since the All-Star Break (in no way, shape, or form do we have evidence to suggest Cruz is on steroids other than the fact he is hitting a lot of home runs and he has been suspended before).

Aug 15, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Dan Jennings (43) delivers a pitch during the ninth inning against the Chicago Cubs at U.S Cellular Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

21. Chicago White Sox (55-60)

Does this team do anything other than lose three in a row, win three in a row and then lose another series?

Aug 16, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Shelby Miller (17) reacts after being removed from the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the eighth inning at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

20. Atlanta Braves (53-64)

Shelby Miller is so unlucky, even when he allows two hits he can’t win a ballgame.

Aug 16, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (right) flexes his arm as he celebrates with teammate Jose Iglesias after hitting a two run home run in the seventh inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

19. Detroit Tigers (56-61)

Why are you still watching this team?

Jun 8, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; San Diego Padres manager Bud Black (20) watches a game against the Atlanta Braves in the second inning at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

18. San Diego Padres (56-62)

This team was probably better off with Bud Black.

Apr 15, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks chief baseball officer Tony La Russa (L) talks to bench coach Glenn Sherlock (53) during batting practice prior to the game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

17. Arizona Diamondbacks (57-59)

Anyone else forget that Tony La Russa is in the Diamondbacks front office now?

16. Tampa Bay Rays (58-59)

It’s sad that Rays fans have appeared to stop caring since the team is out of the race, but they probably didn’t care all that much to begin with in April.

Aug 16, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano (22) slides into second in the sixth inning against the Cleveland Indians at Target Field. The Twins won 4-1. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

15. Minnesota Twins (59-58)

It was fun while it lasted.

Aug 8, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Texas Rangers first baseman Mike Napoli (25) comes to the plate for the first time as a Ranger during the second inning against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports

14. Texas Rangers (59-57)

Josh Hamilton and Mike Napoli are back. Can the Rangers also trade for Cliff Lee?

Aug 16, 2015; San Francisco, CA, USA; Washington Nationals relief pitcher Casey Janssen (44) pitches the ball against the San Francisco Giants during the seventh inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

13. Washington Nationals (58-59)

How is this team below .500??? That’s a serious question.

Jul 31, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal (9) looks on as Los Angeles Angels catcher Chris Iannetta (17) argues a strike call by umpire Alfonso Marquez in the fifth inning of the game at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

12. Los Angeles Angels (60-57)

Catcher Chris Iannetta is hitting .145 since the All-Star break. Might be time to find someone else to catch.

Aug 16, 2015; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Orioles center fielder Adam Jones (10) celebrates in the dugout with teammates after hitting a two run home run in the fifth inning against the Oakland Athletics at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

11. Baltimore Orioles (60-56)

The 18-2 victory on Sunday will certainly help the run differential.

Aug 16, 2015; New York City, NY, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates Sean Rodriguez (3) scores in front of New York Mets relief pitcher Bobby Parnell (39) on a passed ball by New York Mets catcher Travis d

10. New York Mets (63-55)

The Mets are 0-6 against the Pirates this season. New York fans hope they draw the NL West winner in the playoffs.

Aug 16, 2015; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner (40) shakes hands with catcher Buster Posey (28) after a complete game against the Washington Nationals at AT&T Park. The San Francisco Giants defeated the Washington Nationals 5-0. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

9. San Francisco Giants (64-53)

Someone in the baseball scheduling office really hates the Giants. They play the Cardinals in St. Louis for three games, the Pirates in Pittsburgh for four games, the Cubs at home for three games, at Cardinals at home for three games and then the Dodgers in Los Angeles for three games to close out August.

Aug 16, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Astros outfielder Colby Rasmus rounds the bases after hitting a third inning home run against the Detroit Tigers at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

8. Houston Astros (64-54)

Who leads major league baseball in home runs?? Yep, the Houston Astros.

Aug 16, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Jose Bautista (19) is tagged out at second by New York Yankees second baseman Stephen Drew (14) after a pick off play in the first inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

7. Toronto Blue Jays (65-54)

This team lost a game?? Is the world ending???

Aug 14, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Alex Wood (57) pitches during the third inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

6. Los Angeles Dodgers (67-51)

Finally some wins from people not named Greinke or Kershaw.

Aug 15, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Hector Rondon (56) delivers a pitch during the ninth inning against the Chicago White Sox at U.S Cellular Field. The Cubs won 6-3. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

5. Chicago Cubs (67-49)

This team lost too! At least the Blue Jays won Sunday. I don’t think I could handle both teams losing on the same day.

Aug 9, 2015; Bronx, NY, USA; A fan grabs a foul ball during the eighth inning of the game between the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium. The Blue Jays won 2-0. Mandatory Credit: Gregory J. Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

4. New York Yankees (64-52)

Babe Ruth bobble head night is September 10. Will it be in black and white?

Aug 16, 2015; New York City, NY, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates left fielder Starling Marte (6) and Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Neil Walker (18) celebrate defeating the New York Mets at Citi Field. The Pirates defeated the Mets 8-1. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

3. Pittsburgh Pirates (69-46)

There is no more dust to be swept up in Pittsburgh. The Pirates have swept the Marlins, the Phillies, the Brewers, the Dodgers, the Giants, the Diamondbacks, the Padres, the Tigers, the White Sox and the Mets, twice, this season.

Aug 16, 2015; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Royals batter Kendrys Morales (25) celebrates with players Eric Hosmer (35) and Mike Moustakas (8) after hitting a walk off single against the Los Angeles Angels during the tenth inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports

2. Kansas City Royals (71-46)

Kansas City gets back on track to win the final three games against the Los Angeles Angels … if you can call a two-game losing streak going off the track.

Aug 12, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael Wacha (52) throws the ball against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

1. St. Louis Cardinals (75-42)

The Cardinals starting rotations has a 2.76 ERA … think about that for a second. St. Louis’ entire starting pitching staff has posted an ERA well below 3.00.

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