We know computers hate the Orioles, and national broadcasters hate the Orioles, but do the folks who make power polls/rankings hate the Orioles? As for this week, well, a little bit.
SI.com: The 30 (9th; Last Week: 8th)
Jonah Keri drops the O’s a slot even after a pretty decent week. Huh. Didn’t see that coming.
The Nation’s Newspaper drops the O’s one slot as well. Well, this is becoming a trend, isn’t it?. “Unlikely boost from Ubaldo Jimenez - three straight quality starts, including complete game.”
Slideshow Central stops the bleeding, leaving the O’s where they were last week.