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MLB Power Rankings: The Cubs’ Time Has Come

By Blake Benard

Mar 24, 2016; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (17) is greeted by manager Joe Maddon during the first inning after scoring a run against the San Francisco Giants at Scottsdale Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 24, 2016; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (17) is greeted by manager Joe Maddon during the first inning after scoring a run against the San Francisco Giants at Scottsdale Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 29, 2016; Mesa, AZ, USA; Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber against the Oakland Athletics during a spring training game at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 29, 2016; Mesa, AZ, USA; Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber against the Oakland Athletics during a spring training game at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Chicago Cubs. 1. team. 9. The only hole is in the back end of their bullpen.. . Previous: 4th

2. team. 40. From top to bottom, the Giants might have the deepest rotation in the game.. . Previous: 13th. San Francisco Giants

Previous: 9th. Houston Astros. 3. team. 135. Youth and lots of it. Carlos Correa has a chance to take over and lead this team to their first division crown since 2001..

One of the best rotations in baseball, but an offense with holes could hold them back in 2016.. . Previous: 6th. New York Mets. 4. team. 3

5. team. 39. While other teams on this list boast pitching, the Blue Jays may have the best offense in the American League.. . Previous: 3rd. Toronto Blue Jays

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