We know computers hate the Orioles, and national broadcasters hate the Orioles, but do the folks who make power polls/rankings hate the Orioles? Thankfully, most of these polls took place before the debacle in Oakland.
SI.com: The 30 (4th; Last Week: 6th)
Jonah Keri lifted the Orioles up two slots, with only the Blue Jays moving ahead of our Birds among American League teams.
The Nation’s Newspaper makes the O’s the biggest gainer of the week, cracking the Top Five with ease. “Should Zach Britton be part of Cy Young conversation?” Great question!