We know computers hate the Orioles, and national broadcasters hate the Orioles, but do the folks who make power polls/rankings hate the Orioles, even after a hot start to the season? Let's find out.
MLB.com Power Rankings (3rd; Last Week: 16th)
MLB.com has decided to make their rankings a video-only affair. Here's the link to the video. They rank the Orioles 2nd, but only 3 teams are listed. This will be the last week MLB's rankings will appear in this feature, because their new format is really, really dumb.
ESPN.com Power Poll (6th; LW: 11th)
"After taking a jump forward offensively last season, when he hit a career-high 35 home runs and nearly doubled his walk rate,Manny Machado could end up performing even better this season.