We know computers hate the Orioles, and national broadcasters hate the Orioles, but do the folks who make power polls/rankings hate the Orioles? Not this week, it seems.
Jonah Keri has changed up his ranking methods. “ The 30 considers a wide array of factors, including run differential, hit sequencing, team health, strength of schedule and a broader, objective overview of the overall quality of a team. Actual wins and losses make up just one piece of the puzzle.”
The Nation’s Newspaper wasn’t swayed much by the first week, because they actually paid attention, it seems.