Baseball America's inaugural in-season MLB power rankings have ignited frustration among fans, particularly those of the St. Louis Cardinals and Miami Marlins. The Cardinals, who recently swept the Pittsburgh Pirates and hold an 18-13 record, found themselves ranked 21st, while the Pirates were controversially placed 8th. Fans took to social media to express their disbelief, questioning the rationale behind the rankings. One fan remarked, "How the fk are the Pirates 8th and the Cardinals 21st?" highlighting the disparity in performance. The Marlins also faced scrutiny, being ranked 25th** despite having a challenging schedule and maintaining a .500 record. Critics argue that the rankings do not accurately reflect team performance, with some teams ranked above the Cardinals having similar or worse records. While the Cardinals are in a rebuilding phase, their young talent and recent momentum suggest they deserve a higher ranking. Baseball America cited the Cardinals' low strikeout rates and high home runs allowed as contributing factors to their position.