MLB Power Rankings: Detroit Tigers Fall to No. 23

Aug 29, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Alex Wilson (30) waits for the next batter as Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion (10) rounds the bases after hitting a grand slam home run in the seventh inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

On the last day of August, the MLB power rankings and baseball playoff picture are finally coming clear. The second AL Wild Card is still up for grabs, but there are several teams playing at an elite level that should coast to a playoff spot in September.

Unfortunately, the Detroit Tigers are not one of those teams. Actually, the Tigers are 1-9 in their last 10 games and have fallen to dead last in the AL Central. With the poor week, Detroit has also fallen to No. 23 on our power rankings list.

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 22 of the 2015 baseball season.

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

30. Miami Marlins (52-79)

Does Dan Jennings make it through the season?

Aug 30, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jorge De La Rosa (29) delivers a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

29. Colorado Rockies (52-76)

Typical Rockies. Jorge De La Rosa finally has a great start, but he gets ejected in the seventh.

Aug 30, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Alec Asher (49) leaves the game during the sixth inning against the San Diego Padres at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

28. Philadelphia Phillies (52-79)

Rumor has it the Red Land Little League team could beat the Phillies.

Aug 29, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Workers clean the scene where a man fell form the upper deck in the seventh inning of the game between the Atlanta Braves and the New York Yankees at Turner Field. The Yankees won 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

26. Atlanta Braves

Our prays go out to the Murrey family. 60-year-old Gregory Murrey died in an accident at Saturday night’s game.

Aug 29, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Drew Pomeranz (13) celebrates with catcher Stephen Vogt (21) after beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2 at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

25. Oakland Athletics (57-74)

17 games below .500 and still a plus-12 run differential.

Aug 15, 2015; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Francisco Rodriguez (57) celebrates with catcher Jonathan Lucroy (20) after picking up a save to help the Brewers defend the Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 at Miller Park. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

24. Milwaukee Brewers

So much for the perfect season. K-Rod blew his first save opportunity on Saturday.

Aug 30, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Alfredo Simon (31) pitches against Toronto Blue Jays in the first inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Peter Llewellyn-USA TODAY Sports

23. Detroit Tigers

Rumor has it that MCB co-editor Matt Pelc will be starting for the Tigers on Tuesday.

Aug 23, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox catcher Ryan Hanigan (10) scores on a double by center fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. (25) in the seventh inning against the Kansas City Royals at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

22. Boston Red Sox

Happy birthday to the greatest hitter who ever lived. Ted Williams would have turned 97 on Sunday.

Aug 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager (15) hits an RBI single during the eighth inning against the Chicago White Sox at U.S Cellular Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

21. Seattle Mariners

Seattle has just a .306 team on-base percentage. What’s even sadder is the fact that is the highest on-base percentage a Mariners team has posted since 2009.

Aug 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago White Sox third baseman Tyler Saladino (18) celebrates with teammates after hitting a walk off RBI single during the eleventh inning against the Seattle Mariners at U.S Cellular Field. The White Sox won 6-5 in 11 innings. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

20. Chicago White Sox

Well, at least they are better than the other sox.

Aug 30, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Indians left fielder Mike Aviles (left) and center fielder Abraham Almonte (35) run off the field after a 9-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

19. Cleveland Indians

Are they peeling a section every time they win? (A Major League reference for you youngsters).

Aug 30, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Odubel Herrera (37) is tagged out trying to steal by San Diego Padres third baseman Yangervis Solarte (26) during the first inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

18. San Diego Padres

In order to get back into the playoff race, you have to beat the Phillies. San Diego went 1-5 against Philadelphia this season.

Aug 29, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Jhoulys Chacin (47) throws during the fourth inning against the Oakland Athletics at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

17. Arizona Diamondbacks

Arizona fans be like “Can’t we go back to play the Reds again?”

Aug 25, 2015; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (39) attempted to catch the ball as Minnesota Twins designated hitter Miguel Sano (22) (not pictured) hit a three-run home run during the first inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

16. Tampa Bay Rays

Nice try Kevin Kiermaier …

Aug 30, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter looks on from the dugout during a ballgame against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington. The Rangers won 6-0. Mandatory Credit: Jim Cowsert-USA TODAY Sports

15. Baltimore Orioles

Really can’t figure out this team ..

Aug 30, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (27) hits an RBI single in the seventh inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

14. Los Angeles Angels

Mike Trout went 4-for-4 with two singles, a double and triple on Sunday … Just another day at the office.

Aug 30, 2014; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) pitches to the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports

13. Washington Nationals

Does Stephen Strasburg even unpack in Washington anymore? He left Sunday’s game with another injury.

12. Minnesota Twins

Are the Twins the only true threat to the Rangers clinching the second Wild Card spot?

Aug 26, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Colby Lewis (48) pitches against the Toronto Blue Jays during the second inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

11. Texas Rangers

Could Colby Lewis lead the American League in victories? That’s a serious statement.

Aug 30, 2015; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants right fielder Marlon Byrd (6) hits a RBI double against the St. Louis Cardinals in the first inning of their MLB baseball game at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Lance Iversen-USA TODAY Sports

10. San Francisco Giants

The Cardinals, Pirates, Cubs and then Cardinals again was the last four opponents for the Giants. But that was just a tune up to the Dodgers series the Giants have this week.

Aug 25, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Hansel Robles (47) pitches during the seventh inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. The Mets won 6-5. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

9. New York Mets

Yeah, I would trade for any relief pitcher I could too.

Aug 30, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Joc Pederson (31) strikes out in the fifth inning of the game against the against the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

8. Los Angeles Dodgers

No-hit twice in nine games?? Talk about offensive struggles.

Aug 19, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) smiles after getting a single during the thirteenth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Minute Maid Park. The Astros defeated the Rays 3-2 in 13 innings. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

7. Houston Astros

I would smile too if I were Jose Altuve. He is hitting .345 in August and has reached base in 26 straight games.

Aug 28, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) talks with New York Yankees catcher Brian McCann (34) after McCann walked in the first inning of their game at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

6. New York Yankees

Brian McCann sure loved his home coming to Atlanta. He had six RBI in the three-game sweep.

Aug 30, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta (49) in the fifth inning of the game against the against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

5. Chicago Cubs

Now that it’s September, will the curse of the Billy Goat show up?

Aug 30, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays short stop Troy Tulowitzki (2) hits a double against Detroit Tigers in the fourth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Peter Llewellyn-USA TODAY Sports

4. Toronto Blue Jays

Tigers fans have seen enough of the Blue Jays.

Aug 25, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Pedro Alvarez before a game against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports

3. Pittsburgh Pirates

Pedro Alvarez might have 18 errors, but at least he has 21 bombs. Is that enough of a silver lining to keep him in there?

Aug 30, 2015; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Kansas City Royals second baseman Omar Infante (14) celebrates with teammates in the dugout after scoring a run during the third inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

2. Kansas City Royals

Is it fair to say the Royals are the quietest team to ever lead the American League in wins?

Aug 30, 2015; San Francisco, CA, USA; St. Louis Cardinals outfielders Peter Bourjos (8) Jason Hayward (22) and Stephan Piscotty (55) celebrate their 7-5 win over the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Lance Iversen-USA TODAY Sports

1. St. Louis Cardinals

Just when you think the Cardinals might falter, they have a 6-1 week.

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