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MLB Team Rankings For The Week Of May 14th

By Andrew Perna

(@Andrew_Perna)

The Opsera is a statistic RealGM Executive Editor Chris Reina created in order to objectively rank teams by how well they hit (OPS) and pitch (ERA). 

In order to determine the Opsera rating for each, we take their OPS, multiply that number by 10 to move the decimal point over one place to the right and then subtract their ERA from that number.  

All statistics are through Monday, May 13 games.

Rankings from last week are in parenthesizes.

 

1. (1) Detroit Tigers – 4.42

Miguel Cabrera is flirting with another Triple Crown and the Tigers are benefiting.

2. (4) Texas Rangers – 4.30

The Rangers rank fourth in both team OPS and ERA.

3. (7) St. Louis Cardinals – 4.14

St. Louis had rotation "issues" entering the season, but they have the lowest ERA in the game.

4. (6) Cleveland Indians – 3.98

They lead baseball with 50 home runs and have gotten great production from Justin Masterson (6-0, 3.14 ERA).

5. (3) Boston Red Sox – 3.91

John Farrell's club has cooled down, but they still rank in our top five and are just two games back of the Yankees in the AL East.

6. (2) Colorado Rockies – 3.87

T7. (5) Atlanta Braves – 3.86

-- (9) New York Yankees – 3.86

T9. (8) Kansas City Royals – 3.64

-- (12) Cincinnati Reds – 3.64

11. (10) Arizona Diamondbacks – 3.63

12. (T14) San Francisco Giants – 3.61

13. (13) Chicago Cubs – 3.60

14. (11) Baltimore Orioles – 3.58

15. (17) Pittsburgh Pirates – 3.50

16. (16) Washington Nationals – 3.34

17. (20) Tampa Bay Rays – 3.31

18. (24) Los Angeles Dodgers – 3.01

19. (18) Chicago White Sox – 2.99

20.(T14) Oakland Athletics – 2.98

21. (21) Minnesota Twins – 2.94

22. (19) Milwaukee Brewers – 2.93

23. (22) Seattle Mariners – 2.89

24. (27) Philadelphia Phillies – 2.67

25. (25) San Diego Padres – 2.60

26. (23) New York Mets – 2.40

27. (26) Los Angeles Angels – 2.39

28. (28) Toronto Blue Jays – 2.34

29. (29) Miami Marlins – 2.03

30. (30) Houston Astros – 1.17

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MLB Team Rankings For The Week Of April 8th

By Andrew Perna

(@Andrew_Perna)

The Opsera is a statistic RealGM Executive Editor Chris Reina created in order to objectively rank teams by how well they hit (OPS) and pitch (ERA). 

In order to determine the Opsera rating for each, we take their OPS, multiply that number by 10 to move the decimal point over one place to the right and then subtract their ERA from that number.  

The 2013 Major League season is a week old and while the sample size is small, it's time to take a look at the early returns.

Rankings from the end of last season are in parenthesizes.

1. (26) Colorado Rockies – 6.06

Michael Cuddyer's .478/.500/.826 batting line has helped give the Rockies the highest OPS in the Majors.

2. (20) New York Mets – 5.67

The Mets have the third-highest on-base percentage (.360) and third-lowest ERA (2.29) through seven games.

3. (T11) Los Angeles Dodgers – 5.60

Don Mattingly's pitching staff has allowed just six earned runs in 54 innings.

4. (T3) Cincinnati Reds – 5.47

Only the Rockies have more total bases (126) than the Reds right now.

T5. (8) Atlanta Braves – 5.30

Justin Upton leads all of baseball with six home runs in seven games.

-- (9) Oakland Athletics – 5.30

The powerful Athletics have 12 home runs -- the second-highest total in 2013.

7. (24) Boston Red Sox – 5.25

They are hitting and pitching well, hence the top-10 ranking early on.

8. (7) Texas Rangers – 4.82

Of all people, Lance Berkman is pacing the Texas offense with a .429/.571/.714 slash line.

9. (T15) Chicago White Sox – 4.54

Batters are hitting just .206 against Chicago's staff.

10. (13) Arizona Diamondbacks – 3.82

With a new contract, Paul Goldschmidt has eight RBIs in seven games.

11. (10) Los Angeles Angels – 3.67

12. (22) Kansas City Royals – 3.59

13. (29) Cleveland Indians – 3.48

14. (1) Washington Nationals – 3.37

15. (T15) Baltimore Orioles – 3.34

16. (27) Minnesota Twins – 3.04

17. (21) Seattle Mariners – 2.65

18. (25) Toronto Blue Jays – 2.53

19. (T11) San Francisco Giants – 2.52

20. (6) Detroit Tigers – 2.31

21. (2) New York Yankees – 2.25

22. (5) St. Louis Cardinals – 2.18

23. (14) Milwaukee Brewers – 2.11

24. (23) Miami Marlins – 1.92

25. (18) Pittsburgh Pirates – 1.44

26. (28) Chicago Cubs – 1.15

27. (T3) Tampa Bay Rays – 1.07

28. (30) Houston Astros – 0.30

29. (17) Philadelphia Phillies – (0.60)

30. (19) San Diego Padres – (0.98)

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2013 NL Preview: Social Media Style

By Andrew Perna

A new baseball season is upon us, which means history and memories will be made over the next seven months. With time at a premium in our social media-driven society, we've adapted a certain Twitter rule for each team preview. We'll survey the landscape for each team in 140 characters or less.

Follow @RealGMBaseball all season for news, content and analysis!

Arizona Diamondbacks

The #Diamondbacks have flexibility going forward even after Paul Goldschmidt's $32 million extension. Youngest pitching staff in Majors.

Key Tweet: "@AStetka: Writing a piece comparing the #Orioles to the #Diamondbacks of last year for @EutawStReport. Should be done tonight or tomorrow morning."

 

Atlanta Braves

The #Braves added the Uptons to outfield. The organization has great pitching depth, which should keep them in contention for years to come.

Key Tweet: "@AJCBiz: #Braves' value placed at $629 million in Forbes report bit.ly/11WKqbM"

 

Chicago Cubs

It's great that Theo Epstein is committed to rebuilding, but will be a while before the #Cubs are able to contend in the National League.

Key Tweet: "@WaddleandSilvy: Can you imagine a 6,000 square foot JumboTron at Wrigley? That's what the #Cubs want according to trib -- in addition to current scoreboard"

 

Cincinnati Reds

The decision to keep Aroldis Chapman in the bullpen was a good, but no guarantee that Johnny Cueto and Mat Latos will repeat 2012 efforts.

Key Tweet: "@m_sheldon: Ace Cueto instills confidence for #reds atmlb.com/14tWC46"

 

Colorado Rockies

Troy Tulowitzki would be the best shortstop in baseball if he could stay on the field. Pitching unlikely to improve much following 5.49 ERA.

Key Tweet: "@dochowser: Keith Law, ESPN.COM, prediction: # Rockies will go 53-109. Let that sink in for a minute."

 

 

Los Angeles Dodgers

Money doesn't always buy titles; just ask those that spent the most in 2012. Anything but a pennant has to be considered a failure.

Key Tweet: "@BillShaikin: Kasten won't confirm or deny #Dodgers talking extension with Kershaw, but source says they are."

 

Miami Marlins

Giancarlo Stanton might be the only household name, but they figure to add a handful more with youngsters over next five years.

Key Tweet: "@NOTSportsCenter: With his new $180 million, Justin Verlander wants to buy the #Marlins. He's unsure what to do with the other $179,999,995."

 

Milwaukee Brewers

A series of injuries have left #Brewers without a powerful first baseman to begin the season. Corey Hart hit 30 HRs between 1B/RF in 2012.

Key Tweet: "@AdamRonis: Michael Fiers has made the #Brewers starting rotation. Chris Narveson to the bullpen."

 

New York Mets

The loss of Johan Santana is a blow to the #Mets, but they should still be better in 2013 than they were in 2012. Bring on d'Arnaud/Harvey.

Key Tweet: "@DomIzzoWDAY: This is the #Mets starting outfield for Monday: Lucas Duda, Jordany Valdespin and Marlon Byrd; to quote Major League: "Who are these guys??"

 

Philadelphia Phillies

Counting on aging and injured stars is never a good thing, but the #Phillies have a chance to challenge if theirs are able to perform.

Key Tweet: "@kfrappcoffee: Loved hearing the crowd reaction to Chase Utley first at bat in CBP tonight. Good to have him healthy to start this year finally."

 

Pittsburgh Pirates

Another strong start and late collapse might finally spell the end for the current regime in Pittsburgh. Andrew McCutchen deserves better.

Key Tweet: "@faketeams: How soon does Gerrit Cole replace Jonathan Sanchez in the #Pirates rotation?"

 

San Diego Padres

The #Padres have a solid young core and some prospects that could make a splash in the big leagues this season. The growth must continue.

Key Tweet: "@LoyalMLBFans: Cameron Maybin set to breakout this year. So it has been said. So it shall be done."

 

San Francisco Giants

Buster Posey got the $167M he deserves (if healthy), but the most intriguing storyline will be the production and future of Tim Lincecum.

Key Tweet: "@RealBobManning: Under the Radar guy for the #Giants is Bumgarner, has grown over the past year."

 

St. Louis Cardinals

The #Cardinals are strong all around, in St. Louis and in the farm. Not even the loss of an iconic figure could slow them down.

Key Tweet: "@emily_roberts7: Who cares about march madness!? I'm just ready for opening day!"

 

Washington Nationals

It's odd to say with young stars Bryce Harper and Stephen Strasburg, but could the time for the #Nationals come upon us?

Key Tweet: "@THE_REAL_RICKLI: #Nationals Director of Scouting Kris Kline said this about Renda "Quickest bat in the 2012 draft." On Mooneyham 97 mph fastball. Special."

 

Projected Standings

National League East

1. Washington Nationals

2. Atlanta Braves *

3. Philadelphia Phillies

4. New York Mets

5. Miami Marlins

 

National League Central

1. Cincinnati Reds

2. St. Louis Cardinals

3. Pittsburgh Pirates

4. Milwaukee Brewers

5. Chicago Cubs

 

National League West

1. San Francisco Giants

2. Los Angeles Dodgers *

3. Arizona Diamondbacks

4. San Diego Padres

5. Colorado Rockies

 

* - Wild Cards

 

Projected Awards

Most Valuable Player – Andrew McCutchen, Pittsburgh

Cy Young – Clayton Kershaw, Los Angeles

Rookie of the Year – Shelby Miller, St. Louis

Manager of the Year – Fredi Gonzalez, Atlanta

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