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New York Yankees drop in latest AL East Power Rankings

By John Franklin

Apr 23, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; New York Yankees second baseman Starlin Castro (14) reacts after striking out to end the eighth inning with men on base against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. The Pirates won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 23, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; New York Yankees second baseman Starlin Castro (14) reacts after striking out to end the eighth inning with men on base against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. The Pirates won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /
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The New York Yankees look to rebound after a tough week against some strong opponents.

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Apr 23, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; New York Yankees first baseman Greg Bird (R) greets center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury (22) after Ellsbury hit a solo home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the sixth inning at PNC Park. The Pirates won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

New York Yankees baseball is finally in full swing, pun intended, but they have since slowed down after a hot start in 2017.

The AL East is the best division in baseball, and the Yankees are fighting for a top spot. Last week the Bombers found themselves at the top spot in our weekly power rankings, but after cooling down, they’ve dropped.

The AL East is essentially a three-headed monster. Baltimore looks tough, and the Red Sox hitting is finding a way to get the job done. Throw a young team like the Yankees into the mix, and fans get everything they need in a great division.

Focus in on the AL East, and fans will find a reason to be excited about the 2017 season. Power Rankings are a very general topic, but when you put the AL East on an island, it’s exciting to watch.

The Yankees lost the top spot this week, but with inter-divisional games coming up, they look to regain it.

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