Paul Goldschmidt (R) is congratulated by third baseman Tommy Edman (19) after hitting a two-run home run against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
The St. Louis Cardinals were ranked as the best team in the National League Central by MLB.com. Is that ranking justified?
MLB.com recently released power rankings for all 30 major league teams and listed the St. Louis Cardinals as the 12th best team in baseball.
The ranking seems fair for the Cardinals, who finished 30-28 and second in the National League Central.