MLB Power Rankings: Cardinals Climb To The Top
By Blake Benard
May 31, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez (18) throws to a Los Angeles Dodgers batter during the fifth inning at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals defeated the Dodgers 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports
After vaulting themselves into the top spot last week, the Royals stumbled, getting swept by the struggling Yankees and then splitting two games with the Cubs. The Astros lost back-to-back series against the Orioles and White Sox.
The Cardinals put together a quality week to capture the best record in Major League Baseball at 33-17. They swept a home series against the Diamondbacks and took two of three from the Dodgers. Quality wins over quality teams will always make you the hottest team in baseball.
Biggest Jump: Cardinals (5 spots)
Biggest Drop: Red Sox (6 spots)
With that being said, here are the your weekly MLB Power Rankings: