TBOH MLB Power Ranking
By Matt Veasey
Aug 10, 2015; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Royals pitcher
Johnny Cueto(47) delivers a pitch against the Detroit Tigers during the fifth inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports
The defending American League champions have blown open a 12-game lead in the AL Central division race, and appear to be shoe-ins for another playoff appearance. The Royals have a 5 1/2 game lead on their nearest overall AL competitors, and continue to have the top Fielding rating by a wide margin. The team is also 4th in Batting, with only a 17th-ranked Pitching staff holding them back. Adding <strong><a href=. (100). Previous: Tie-2nd. Kansas City Royals. 2. team. 7
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