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And now, our MLB power rankings from Memorial Day to the All-Star Break in one photo. It’s like our version of the “hidden ball under the cap” shell game. Watch your favorite team bounce around the screen.

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Here’s some reading material while you watch the MLB Home Run Derby on mute. The first half of the baseball season is in the books. In reality, it was over quite a while ago, but like the birthdays of Lincoln, Washington and King, we celebrate when it’s convenient. So even though some teams have played …

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One of the toughest weeks to assemble the power rankings, with only a couple of teams on a hot streak and some of the best teams treading water.  First 4 1. (3/9/2/3/5/15) A’s: The Royals and Cubs were no match for Oakland, but it was the head-to-head win over last week’s No. 1 in Pittsburgh …

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It’s our first late-night edition of MLB power rankings. And Monday nights apparently bring out some unnecessary volatility. But not at No. 1. First 4 1. (¼/6/6/9) Pirates: Pittsburgh rewards us for giving them the top spot last Monday by extending its winning streak to 9 and becoming the first MLB team to win 50 …

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mlb: Yes! A thousand times, yes. I suppose the chicken dance on a ballpark dugout is a step up from being the house band in a “wretched hive of scum and villainy." 

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We can’t shake up the MLB power rankings too much this week, because everyone has been pretty stagnant over the past week to 10 days. But the Blue Jays get a jolt, and we have a new No. 1, so that’s got to count for something, right? With only four games on Monday’s schedule – …

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mightyflynn: Fisk, Ventura, and Thomas vs. Ryan Photo by gogowhitesox See? The rivalry is heating up.

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Our MLB power rankings return. By this time next week, both the NBA and NHL titles could be decided. First 4 1. (1/1/1) Cardinals: Lost 2 of 3 in Miami. Go figure. Still the best team in baseball. 2. (3/5/15) A’s: Looks like we made the right choice by putting them ahead of the Rangers last …

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A fresh batch of MLB power rankings baked especially for you. First 4 1. (1/1) Cardinals: Took out the defending champion Giants, played to a draw in a four-game series against the first-place Diamondbacks and then rallied in the finale to crush their No. 1 challenger in the NL Central, the Reds, in Cincinnati, exiting …

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With the prime rivalries out of the way, it’s back to business in baseball. For us, that means power rankings: First 4 1. (1) Cardinals: Haven’t lost a series since April. And it’s June now. That will get you the best record in baseball and keep the No. 1 spot on lockdown. 2. (3) Rangers: …

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