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Originally published Saturday, August 11, 2012 at 4:13 PM
Larry Stone's MLB power rankings
Last week's rankings in parentheses Team 1 Nationals (4) Not only did Bernadina make killer catch to save game, he stuck his landing 2 Rangers...
Last week's rankings in parentheses
| Team | ||
| 1 | Nationals (4) | Not only did Bernadina make killer catch to save game, he stuck his landing |
| 2 | Rangers (2) | Tyler Moore can take a nothing game and suddenly make it all seem worthwhile |
| 3 | Yankees (3) | Many don't like John Sterling's HR call for Ichiro, but we may never hear it again |
| 4 | Reds (1) | Aroldis Chapman by himself is nastier than the Nasty Boys ever were |
| 5 | Braves (5) | If Chipper Jones decides to play next year, does he have to return all his gifts? |
| 6 | Pirates (8) | This year, the "M" in MVP stands for "McCutchen" |
| 7 | Giants (11) | Since the All-Star break, Posey is putting up Bondsian numbers |
| 8 | White Sox (6) | Humber throws 1-2-3 inning in relief, insists it's another perfect game |
| 9 | A's (9) | Where's Mike Norris when you really need him? |
| 10 | Cardinals (10) | Jon Jay and Allen Craig desperately searching for a last name |
| 11 | Tigers (13) | If it weren't for one guy, Cabrera would win AL MVP in a trout, er, rout |
| 12 | Rays (14) | Whoa, Upton brothers reach 100 HR on same night (cue "Double Rainbow" reaction) |
| 13 | Orioles (16) | Manny Machado, 20, called up; can 19-year-old Dylan Bundy be far behind? |
| 14 | Dodgers (12) | Only "Dream Team" now acknowledged by Magic Johnson is 1988 Dodgers |
| 15 | Angels (7) | Yeah, Bolt's fast and all, but bet he can't go first to third like Trout |
| 16 | Diamondbacks (15) | Best deadline pickup: Chris Johnson (five HR, 16 RBI in first 10 games) |
| 17 | Red Sox (17) | Too bad Boston's only Achilles' heel isn't Big Papi's Achilles heel |
| 18 | Mets (19) | Jason Bay joins Barry Zito on the "Mariners lucky he turned them down" list |
| 19 | Blue Jays (18) | In 1st 5 games with Jays, Delabar gives up 1 hit, with 8 K's, in 4-2/3 scoreless innings |
| 20 | Brewers (24) | Mike Fiers (1.82 ERA in 12 starts) has been a rare find for Brewers this year |
| 21 | Phillies (23) | Phillies aren't going to repeat. Their only hope now is to re-tweet |
| 22 | Marlins (22) | Who needs Hanley Ramirez when you have Justin Ruggiano? |
| 23 | Indians (20) | Ubaldo going for Triple Crown. He leads AL in wild pitches, walks and losses |
| 24 | Mariners (21) | Mariners lobbying to institute "coach pitch" format next season |
| 25 | Twins (25) | Listen, my children, and you shall hear, of the 21-game hit streak of Ben Revere |
| 26 | Padres (26) | Few realize O'Malley bought Padres so he could move them to Brooklyn |
| 27 | Royals (28) | KC calls up LHP Francisley Bueno. Everyone agrees it's a good move |
| 28 | Cubs (27) | Listen to a story 'bout a man named Jed, a poor GM who went where Theo led |
| 29 | Rockies (29) | Can we safely conclude Rockies have lost their World Series momentum? |
| 30 | Astros (30) | Astros have dedicated their season to the 1899 Cleveland Spiders |
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