MLB Power Rankings Week 26: 2015 Season Wrap Up

Sep 27, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers left fielder Tyler Collins (18) high fives center fielder Rajai Davis (20) after scoring a run against the Minnesota Twins during the seventh inning at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

So we have reached the end. For Detroit Tigers, that’s probably a relief. For fan bases of 10 other baseball franchises, the new season begins in about a week. But there are still Wild Card berths and division titles to play for this final week of the regular season.

As for the MLB Power Rankings here at MCB, this will be our last one. We wanted to take this time to thank the fans for following along this season. You guys made this list fun to put together every week.

Once again, 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. For the last week, there are some more serious statement on this list, but still definitely a lot of jokes. 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 the final week of the 2015 baseball season.

Feb 19, 2015; Clearwater, FL, USA;Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cliff Lee (33) holds a press conference following spring training workouts at Bright House Field. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

30. Philadelphia Phillies

Can’t imagine why the Phillies wouldn’t pick up Cliff Lee’s $27.5 million option.

Sep 27, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Atlanta Braves second baseman Jace Peterson drops a pop up hit by Miami Marlins third baseman Miguel Rojas (not pictured) in the eighth inning at Marlins Park. The Marlins won 9-5. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports

29. Atlanta Braves

Have the Braves joined the Phillies on the five-year plan?

Sep 27, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) runs the bases after hitting a home run during the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field. The Rockies won 12-5. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

28. Colorado Rockies

Is Nolan Arenado the less well-known 40-home run hitter ever?

Jul 14, 2015; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Pete Rose is honored prior to the 2015 MLB All Star Game at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Frank Victores-USA TODAY Sports

27. Cincinnati Reds

Hopefully there is a lot less Pete Rose discussion next season.

Sep 27, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson (20) hits a home run in the ninth inning to give the Jays a 5-4 win over Tampa Bay Rays at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

26. Oakland Athletics

Do the Athletics kind of wish they still had Josh Donaldson?

Sep 18, 2015; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Zach Davies (27) pitches in the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Miller Park. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

25. Milwaukee Brewers

Does Zach Davies have to go back to high school in the offseason?

Sep 12, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Marlins manager Dan Jennings before a game against the Washington Nationals at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports

24. Miami Marlins

Does Dan Jennings seriously get one more year to prove he can’t manage a baseball team?

Sep 26, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers manager Brad Ausmus (7) before the game against the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

23. Detroit Tigers

What’s worse? Brad Ausmus is staying for 2016 or the Detroit Lions running game?

Sep 27, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; A detailed view of the Petco Park signage during the first inning of a game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

22. San Diego Padres

If I were Ausmus, I’d go to sunny San Diego!

Sep 27, 2015; Bronx, NY, USA; Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu (79) singles against the New York Yankees in the sixth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports

21. Chicago White Sox

Series of the weekend coming up at U.S. Cellular Field! Can the White Sox stay in front of the Tigers for fourth place in the AL Central?

Sep 26, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer (22) pitches against Toronto Blue Jays in the third inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Peter Llewellyn-USA TODAY Sports

20. Tampa Bay Rays

Nine runs and 15 hits was not exactly the birthday present Chris Archer wanted from the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday.

September 26, 2015; Anaheim, CA, USA; Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (27) climbs the fence in the fourth inning to catch a fly ball hit by Seattle Mariners first baseman Jesus Montero (not pictured) at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

19. Seattle Mariners

Memo to Mariners hitters: Apparently you have to hit the ball WAY, WAY over the fence if Mike Trout is playing center field.

Sep 26, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox outfielder Rusney Castillo (38) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a run during the sixth inning of the game against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Gregory J. Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

18. Boston Red Sox

Happy anniversary to Ted Williams’ famous double header where he refused to sit, went 6-for-8, and finished the season hitting .406.

Sep 27, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; The Arizona Diamondbacks celebrate a 4-2 win over the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

17. Arizona Diamondbacks

Could the Diamondbacks have the best offense in the NL next season?

Sep 27, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Baltimore Orioles shortstop Paul Janish (15) throws to first base against the Boston Red Sox during the fourth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

16. Baltimore Orioles

Maybe the Ravens can borrow some of the Orioles wins?

Sep 23, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals relief pitcher Jonathan Papelbon (58) walks through the dugout after being ejected form the game for hitting Baltimore Orioles third baseman Manny Machado (not pictured) with a pitch during the ninth inning at Nationals Park. Baltimore Orioles defeated Washington Nationals 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

15. Washington Nationals

Couldn’t really decide who to root for in the Harper-Papelbon bout. Can’t both guys just beat the crap out of each other!

Sep 26, 2015; Kansas City, MO, USA; Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Bryan Shaw (27) delivers a pitch against the Kansas City Royals in the ninth inning at Kauffman Stadium. Cleveland won the game 9-5. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports

14. Cleveland Indians

Ok, now you can safely break out the Major League DVDs.

Sep 27, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers center fielder Byron Buxton (25) high fives teammates after defeating the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

13. Minnesota Twins

The only team no one at MCB gave a chance in the AL Central has a 80-75 record, which is 1.5 games back of the final Wild Card spot.

Sep 27, 2015; Anaheim, CA, USA; Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (27) and right fielder Kole Calhoun (56) and left fielder Collin Cowgill (right) celebrate after the game against the Seattle Mariners during the ninth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. The Angels won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

12. Los Angeles Angels

Can the Angels channel their inner Angels in the Outfield? They can still win the AL West.

Sep 27, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Santiago Casilla (46) and catcher Trevor Brown (56) celebrate after defeating the Oakland Athletics 5-4 at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports

11. San Francisco Giants

The odd-year curse? Don’t worry, the Giants will win next season.

Sep 21, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel (60) pitches the ball during the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

10. Houston Astros

If Dallas Keuchel doesn’t win the Cy Young, at least he will win the longest beard award.

Sep 26, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Texas Rangers designated hitter Prince Fielder (84) points to first baseman Mitch Moreland (18) after Moreland (not pictured) hit a two run double RBI again as the Houston Astros in the first inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports

9. Texas Rangers

Does Prince Fielder “care” the Rangers lost the last two games over the weekend to the Astros, and it’s a race again?

Sep 18, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Zack Greinke (21) during the second inning of the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

7. Los Angeles Dodgers

Has a pitcher with a 1.65 ERA ever not won the Cy Young?

Sep 16, 2015; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Bartolo Colon (40) reacts after being removed from the game against the Miami Marlins during the sixth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

6. New York Mets

What’s Bartolo Colon’s innings limit this postseason?

Sep 26, 2015; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas (8) and designated hitter Kendrys Morales (25) celebrate after scoring against the Cleveland Indians in the fourth inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports

5. Kansas City Royals

Can the Royals turn it back on in the postseason?

Sep 26, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher David Price (14) pitches against Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Peter Llewellyn-USA TODAY Sports

4. Toronto Blue Jays

David Price for President! Does Canada have a President?

Sep 27, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta (49) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

3. Chicago Cubs

Can’t Jake Arrieta pitch everyday?

Sep 27, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher A.J. Burnett (34) and catcher Francisco Cervelli (29) talk on the mound during the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

2. Pittsburgh Pirates

What reward do you get for the best record in baseball since May 15? Facing Arrieta in the Wild Card game.

Sep 27, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Trevor Rosenthal (44) throws during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium. The Brewers won 8-4. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kane-USA TODAY Sports

1. St. Louis Cardinals

Could the Cardinals be the first 100-win Wild Card team?

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