Scott's MLBPR 4/14/13

The following is the third (3rd) installment of Scott's Bauer Rankings. It is still quite early so the rankings are a portmanteau of preseason hunches and actual performances. At this point of the season, trends are just about as useful as hearing protection would be at Memorial Park on the Fourth of July since 2009. However, for consistency sake, they must be noted. Trends of +/-2 are considered significant.

Biggest Ascenders

 * 1.  Yankees (+7)
 * 2.  Orioles (+5)
 * 3.  Athletics (+4)
 * 3.  Rangers (+4)
 * 5.  Cardinals (+3)
 * 5.  Pirates (+3)

Biggest Descenders

 * 1.  Angels (-7)
 * 2.  Rays (-6)
 * 3.  White Sox (-5)
 * 4.  Phillies (-4)
 * 4.  Reds (-4)