1. Rangers – The Rangers boast baseball’s most explosive offense and are second in the AL in team ERA
2. Dodgers – It’s a new beginning in LA and this Dodgers’ team is a serious pennant contender
3. Nationals – Questions remain about the bats, but the rotation has been the best in the NL from top to bottom
4. Rays – The return of Evan Longoria to full health has paid dividends early on for Tampa Bay
5. Orioles – The surprise team of the season thus far, the O’s sport baseball’s best record to this point
6. Braves – Atlanta’s youth brings plenty of optimism; They have a NL-best 10 road wins
7. Cardinals – Despite the off-season losses, the Cardinals remain the class of the NL Central
8. Indians – For the second straight year the Tribe is off to a hot start. Can they sustain it this time?
9. Blue Jays – Always overlooked in AL East, the Blue Jays are a very dangerous team and a tough out
10. Yankees – The Yanks have the thump, but they are only 11th in the AL in ERA and now without Rivera
11. Tigers – Our preseason #1 team has been a major disappointment thus far. Still counting on more
12. Giants – Going 4-5 thus far inside the division isn’t doing them any favors; falling behind LA quickly
13. Mets – New York has been better than most expected, but not sure they are a playoff-caliber team
14. Reds – The pitching has delivered but the bats have been atrocious, especially in the clean-up spot
15. Marlins – The Miami makeover has netted the same mediocre results the Marlins’ fans are used to

16. A’s – Oakland has held their own behind strong pitching, led by the reenergized Bartolo Colon
17. Astros – Despite most not being able to name more than three players, the Astros are competitive
18. Diamondbacks – Injuries have dampened the D-Backs’ spirits early on, but they remain dangerous
19. Red Sox – The Bobby Valentine Era is going to be short-lived if things don’t turn around quickly
20. Phillies – The loss of Ryan Howard and Chase Utley has proven too much to overcome thus far
21. White Sox – A decent start has turned sour as the team has dropped 9 of its last 12 games
22. Rockies – The humidor appears to be broke as the Rockies are dead last in the NL in ERA
23. Brewers – Good pitching and timely hitting has been tough to come by for the Brewers early on
24. Mariners – Finally the M’s are showing some life at the plate; appear to be heading in right direction
25. Angels – Albert Pujols finally hit a homerun, but the Angels are already 6.5 games behind Texas
26. Pirates – Scoring runs has been a great challenge for the Bucs; another losing season in the making
27. Cubs – The team has a long way to go and have really struggled on the road going 4-8 to this point
28. Royals – Optimism remains around its young talent, yet the Royals have to realize it in the standings
29. Padres – The lineup they are putting out on nightly basis is flat out embarrassing
30. Twins – Hey Justin Morneau is hurt again, surprised? Easily the worst team in baseball

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