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MLB 15 The Show Power Rankings: Pitchers and Catchers Report Edition

10:37 AM - February 19, 2015 by RaychelSnr

It seems like baseball, more than any other professional sport, only needs an offseason to have its world rattled. Moves like Jimmy Rollins to the Dodgers, Jon Lester to the Cubs, and the Atlanta Braves practically getting rid of their entire offense are things you would almost never see in another sport. Yet, in the MLB, it feels almost common. So for those of you who haven't stayed up with the most up-to-date roster transactions and acquisitions (or for those of you who just want a refresher), here is our official power ranking of all 30 Major League teams and how they should stack up in-game in preparation for MLB 15 The Show.

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# 1 BravesBoy @ 02/19/15 10:46 AM

I've never played a franchise with my Braves because normally were pretty good. So i'm looking forward to starting one this year, should be a little bit of a challenge.

# 2 KHarmo88 @ 02/19/15 10:56 AM

Wow. The Pirates at 14? Interesting take.

# 3 decga @ 02/19/15 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by BravesBoy


	I've never played a franchise with my Braves because normally were pretty good. So i'm looking forward to starting one this year, should be a little bit of a challenge. Good read

Nice Avatar dude!

# 4 eric7064 @ 02/19/15 11:04 AM

JESUS! I'm a Cubs fan and 2 is way to high. Maybe top 10. Maybe. My oh my.

# 5 nemesis04 @ 02/19/15 11:09 AM

Interesting shuffle. The Padres definitely need to be further up the chain imo.

# 6 breakfastcat @ 02/19/15 11:27 AM

The best record in baseball last year is ranked 12th? This clearly just a list of the loudest offseasons. Cubs 2nd? Red Sox 4th? Give me a break. Can't do anything but laugh at this.

# 7 redsox4evur @ 02/19/15 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by breakfastcat


	The best record in baseball last year is ranked 12th? This clearly just a list of the loudest offseasons. Cubs 2nd? Red Sox 4th? Give me a break. Can't do anything but laugh at this.

Really if it was a list of loudest offseasons then why are the Padres ranked 20th. They had the loudest offseason in the league.

# 8 breakfastcat @ 02/19/15 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by redsox4evur


	Really if it was a list of loudest offseasons then why are the Padres ranked 20th. They had the loudest offseason in the league.

Fair enough, still a pretty terrible list, in my opinion. The Cubs shouldn't be top 10 let alone #2.

# 9 TotesMaGotes @ 02/19/15 11:37 AM

This list seems really... really far off... I'm an Astros guy, I'm not even going to argue the spot on the list but just the fact that Springer is the only guy mentioned and no sniff of Altuve (League leader in hits and number two in SB) really shows this Ben Vollmer cat isn't really in the loop.

# 10 pittsburgher86 @ 02/19/15 11:42 AM

Sorry but this is the dumbest ranking of teams I have ever seen in my life. Cubs shouldn't be in the top half, let alone two. A's and Red Sox are overrated. Pirates, Orioles, Royals are all underrated. Seems like you through the teams at dartboard or something and was like "yeah this seems good."

By the way its "Pittsburgh" not "Pittsburg." We added the H in 1911.

# 11 dalger21 @ 02/19/15 11:53 AM

I honestly think the Braves should be ranked lower...like 38th....and I'm a Braves fan...

# 12 seanjeezy @ 02/19/15 11:58 AM

Mariners finally have a good MLB team this year, but as a result the minors are pretty thin after so many graduations. It should be fun building up the system again and trying to maintain success.

# 13 ruskoz @ 02/19/15 11:58 AM

Wow, I mean no disrespect here but this list must of been inspired by a night of hallucinogens or maybe you just bumped your head.

# 14 BravesBoy @ 02/19/15 11:59 AM

Just to have a list to compare, this is SI's power rankings.

1. Nats
2. Dodgers
3. Cards
4. Mariners
5. Angeles
6. Tigers
7. Blue Jays
8. Red Sox
9. Padres
10. Pirates
11. Giants
12. Indians
13. Orioles
14. Athletics
15. White Sox
16. Marlins
17. Cubs
18. Yankees
19. Royals
20. Mets
21. Rays
22. Rangers
23. Brewers
24. Astros
25. Reds
26. Braves
27. Twins
28. Phillies
29. Rockies
30. Diamondbacks

# 15 breakfastcat @ 02/19/15 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BravesBoy


	Just to have a list to compare, this is SI's power rankings. 1. Nats 2. Dodgers 3. Cards 4. Mariners 5. Angeles 6. Tigers 7. Blue Jays 8. Red Sox 9. Padres 10. Pirates 11. Giants 12. Indians 13. Orioles 14. Athletics 15. White Sox 16. Marlins 17. Cubs 18. Yankees 19. Royals 20. Mets 21. Rays 22. Rangers 23. Brewers 24. Astros 25. Reds 26. Braves 27. Twins 28. Phillies 29. Rockies 30. Diamondbacks

This is MUCH better.

# 16 HozAndMoose @ 02/19/15 12:12 PM

Guess a lot of people will be surprised when we win the Central.

# 17 xCULLO @ 02/19/15 12:20 PM

I'm a little confused, is this a power rankings of the teams they most want to play with, or an actual real life power ranking?

# 18 HozAndMoose @ 02/19/15 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by xCULLO


	I'm a little confused, is this a power rankings of the teams they most want to play with, or an actual real life power ranking?

Real life rankings. In the opinion of the people that post them of curse.

# 19 xCULLO @ 02/19/15 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by HozAndMoose


	Real life rankings. In the opinion of the people that post them of curse.

Okay then yeah I do not agree with these, lol.

# 20 HypoLuxa13 @ 02/19/15 12:31 PM

The Cubs are "overflowing with talent at every position"? Yes, but that is spread across all levels of the minor leagues primarily. Not sure how that makes someone think they are #2 Power Ranking for 2015? Maybe by 2017, but more like in the 9-12 range is appropriate for this year. 82-85 wins is realistic this year given how much of their talent is 25 or younger. Their 40 man roster is NOT overflowing... yet.

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