Orioles Power Rankings Roundup - Week 9

After a mixed bag week, the Orioles have stayed in the top ten.

We know computers hate the Orioles, and national broadcasters hate the Orioles, but do the folks who make power polls/rankings hate the Orioles? Actually, they’re a little more optimistic than last week.

The Orioles rise two spots, but ESPN thinks the end may be nigh. “After treading water to begin the season, the Orioles' rotation is starting to crack. O's starters have the third worst ERA in the American League, along with the third worst strikeout rate and fourth worst walk rate (before Sunday).

An on-the-mend Yovani Gallardo could return soon and help, but there isn't much immediate help in the O's farm system." -- Matt…