Author: Chris Bello

MLB Power Rankings: Week Seven Update

I prefaced last week’s list with the American League Central. And I’ll do it again. Yet, this time, it’s been the Twins that have been on fire. They’ve won 12 straight games as of Saturday morning, and are just one of four AL Central clubs that have dominated the sport. The Royals are still doing well, but they dropped below the top-10 after winning 16 of 18 themselves. The Tigers are also...

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Mets Option Núñez, Add Castillo to Roster

The Mets optioned Dedniel Núñez to Triple-A Syracuse to make room for José Castillo on the roster. Castillo was acquired from the Diamondbacks Friday for cash considerations. The move gave the Mets another left-handed option in the bullpen after Danny Young and A.J. Minter went down for the remainder of the 2025 season. Castillo pitched to a 11.37 ERA and 2.053 WHIP Meanwhile, Núñez struggled in...

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MLB Power Rankings: Week Six Update

The week six update of the Major League Baseball Power Rankings is fun, because I get to highlight the best division in baseball: the American League Central. No, really guys. That wasn’t a joke. The AL Central has dominated baseball the last week in a half. The five teams are a combined 31-11 in May, and if you take out the White Sox’s modest 4-5 record, they’re 27-6. Multiple...

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MLB Power Rankings: Week Five Update

It feels as the weeks go by, the top ten continues to solidify. The list is more or less the same. Some shuffling in the list, and as always, teams falling in and out at the bottom. Philadelphia is the most recent National League East team to drop from the list, as they continue to play .500 baseball since the 2024 All-Star break. They join the Braves outside the list, who were number two on the...

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A.J. Minter Leaves Game Saturday with Tricep Tightness

Updated Post (20:16) Carlos Mendoza spoke after the Mets’ 2-0 win, stating that A.J. Minter will go for an MRI Sunday. The manager also added that Minter will “most likely” end up on the injured list. Original Post  The Mets’ bullpen took a blow Saturday. A.J. Minter took himself out the game in the eighth inning, later revealed to be left tricep tightness. Before being...

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