Originally published Saturday, September 29, 2012 at 5:10 PM
Larry Stone's MLB power rankings
Last week's rankings in parentheses Team 1 Nationals (1) Bryce Harper putting up excellent numbers with bros in clowning position 2 Reds...
Last week's rankings in parentheses
| Team | ||
| 1 | Nationals (1) | Bryce Harper putting up excellent numbers with bros in clowning position |
| 2 | Reds (2) | Congratulations, Homer Bailey on (yawn) another no-hitter |
| 3 | Rangers (3) | Rangers' favorite font is neither Helvetica nor Futura; it's Wilmer Font |
| 4 | Orioles (4) | Never mind MVP; closest race is Showalter vs. Melvin for Manager of Year |
| 5 | Giants (5) | Melky won't play in postseason; Bonds, however, welcome at old-timer games |
| 6 | Braves (7) | Chipper Jones' son Shea, named after stadium, now known as Citi Field Jones |
| 7 | Yankees (6) | Myopic Yankees fans have already forgotten Ichiro used to play for another team |
| 8 | A's (8) | To reward A's for great play, Beane reduces cost of soft drinks in clubhouse |
| 9 | Rays (11) | Rays are suddenly the world's biggest Mariners fans for the rest of this season |
| 10 | Angels (9) | Trout is overwhelming MVP choice of the Bill James crowd |
| 11 | Tigers (14) | Cabrera is overwhelming MVP choice of the Bill Rigney crowd |
| 12 | Cardinals (12) | Rather than 1-game playoff, Cards want wild cards to play four-ball match |
| 13 | White Sox (10) | If Guillen were still in charge, Sox fade would have launched a thousand tirades |
| 14 | Brewers (13) | Selig relieved to see Don Fehr in a work stoppage not involving him at all |
| 15 | Dodgers (16) | Kemp's really going to have to finish strong to reach predicted 50-50 mark |
| 16 | Phillies (15) | Phillies scrap plan to try Chase Utley at third base |
| 17 | Diamondbacks (17) | Justin Upton Derby will be major offseason focus for Hot Stovers |
| 18 | Padres (18) | Where's Nate Colbert when you really need him? |
| 19 | Mariners (19) | Rather than move in fences, M's hire Maury Wills to chalk the batter's box |
| 20 | Pirates (21) | For even bigger tease next year, Pirates will win first 80 games, lose final 82 |
| 21 | Mets (24) | Despite terrible start, Ike Davis reaches 30 home runs |
| 22 | Red Sox (22) | Cherington has narrowed candidates to 4 ... but oops, no decision yet on Bobby |
| 23 | Blue Jays (23 | If Farrell moves to Red Sox, don't be surprised if Wakamatsu gets Jays' job |
| 24 | Royals (20) | Replacement refs want it known that Denkinger got it right |
| 25 | Marlins (26) | Seahawk refs rule that Goofus and Gallant have simultaneous possession of Ozzie |
| 26 | Twins (25) | Nishioka leaves $3.25 million on table; Twins trade table to Yankees |
| 27 | Indians (27) | Sandy Alomar Jr. plans to hire Albert Belle as scowling coach |
| 28 | Rockies (29) | The Rockies may crumble, Gibraltor may tumble, but Todd Helton's here to stay |
| 29 | Cubs (28) | (Darwin) Barney's theme: "I love you, you love me, too bad you hit like Manny Lee" |
| 30 | Astros (30) | Eager new manager Bo Porter already tinkering with 2018 playoff rotation |
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