2015-04-30
MLB Live! on SGO is officially underway with their 2015 season. Within the first nine games, plenty of teams have emerged as serious contenders.
Here is the official Power Rankings for the first advance.
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The Texas Rangers (8-1) claim the number one spot in the first advance power rankings. This team leads the league in AVG with .306. They also lead the league in HR (15), runs (57) and doubles (17). Although the pitching has not been stellar, the offensive play is a force to be wreckoned with. Pitchers beware-- Ron Burgundy (@ESPNRon). |
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A quartet of Mariners -- Robinson Cano, Nelson Cruz, Justin Ruggiano and Dustin Ackley -- had strong weeks at the plate while Felix Hernandez, Taijuan Walker and James Paxton turned in impressive starts. The team has won nine out of their last ten, and are currently tied for first place. They lead the league in hits (97), and are third in the league at ERA (1.21) -- Jeff Wisenham (@outfieldfunnygrass24)
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Brandon McCarthy, signed to a four-year, $48 million contract in the offseason despite a history of shoulder issues, has played well in his only start. This is a team with record-breaking talent as they have only allowed 1 run in their eight game winstreak. They lead the league in ERA with 0.14. Yasiel Puig, meanwhile, has been unstoppable, posting a .357 average. -- Diane Fistman (@dianagram1)
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The blockbuster trade that has brought Giancarlo Stanton has been a major pay-out forthe Boston Red Sox. They are number two in hits (96). Although their pitching has been sub-par, their offense has carried them to major wins against divisional rivals, New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles. -- Matt Damon (@MattFuckingDamonbitch)
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Another team that has made fantasy type blockbuster trades this season, as we saw the arrival of Bryce Harper, Kelvin Herrera, Zach Wheeler and Matt Harvey. This is clearly a team in a win-now mindset. They have proven that they can be a team to compete with. Their wins have been based on the power performances by Wei Yin Chen, Matt Harvey and Zach Wheeler. However, they are coming off a heart-breaker to divisonal rival Yankees, how will they respond? Tyler Reetart (@TylerTheTitansFan) |
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The Reds during the weekend celebrated the 25th anniversary of the club's most recent World Series championship. Although they've had a easy start to the season, they post the second best ERA (.067), with the fourth best AVG (.289) For now, the Reds lock in the number six spot. However, how will they respond to the tough stretch of their schedule? -- Chad Dotson (@dotsonc) |
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The Nationals have started off strong with impressive series wins over the (7-2) Braves and (6-2) Marlins. Grandpa Denard Span leads the team with a .429 AVG. It seems although the trades have been working out for the Nationals who decided to ship Harper and Strausberg away. The Nationals are number four in ERA (1.30)-- Harper Gordek (@harpergordek), |
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Reality will soon start to hit the braves who have had six of their seven wins come against some of the worst teams in the league, Mets and Brewers. With a disappointing series loss to the Nationals, some may call it a stretch to have the Braves this high. However, an impressive AVG and ERA give the Braves the number eight spot.... For now. -- Sandy BlowJobs (@BlowJobsS) |
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Through the first three weeks of play, the Cubs have thrown the most strikeouts (95). They also are fifth in ERA (1.33). Although their offense has been far from perfect, their pitching gives them the number nine spot. -- Joe Aiello (@VFTB), |
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Emerging star Christian Yelich, off to a lackluster start this season, and has not performed up to his expectations. Jose Fernandez and Giancarlo were traded away in shocking fashion, as the Marlins welcome David Ortiz whose slower than a snail. Miami has had a very easy start this season, however the biggest challenge comes up soon as they play the Nationals, Mariners, and Braves. -- Diane Cunt (@dianacunt), |