3. New York Yankees (3-0)
Previous Rank: No. 6, Tier 2
Last Week: 3-0 @ SF
The Yankees pitching staff allowed just one run in three games against the Giants, with Max Fried (6.1 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 4 K), Cam Schlittler (5.1 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 8 K) and David Bednar (2/2 SV, 2.0 IP, 0 ER) among the early standouts. If the pitching staff can be a strength while Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón are sidelined, look out once they return.
2. Toronto Blue Jays (3-0)
Previous Rank: No. 2, Tier 1
Last Week: 3-0 vs. ATH
Facing off against an Athletics offense that received plenty of hype entering the new season, the Blue Jays pitching staff allowed 11 runs and a .157 opponents’ batting average in a three-game sweep. Now the offense has a golden…