For the week of August 6th:
| RANK | TEAM | RECORD | NOTE | PREVIOUS |
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66-42 | Many successful postseason teams have the ability to shorten a game with their bullpen. The Reds are currently tops in that category, and their ridiculous hot streak has them in the #1 spot for the first time all season. Now let’s see if they have some serious staying power. | 3 |
| 2 |  |
65-43 | The Braves are hot on the tail of Washington, but the Nats continue to win ballgames and are holding on to a three-game lead in the East. And yes, I know they say Strasburg is not going to pitch in the postseason, but how could you possibly not take a chance at a title? | 4 |
| 3 |  |
63-44 | The Yanks have lost names like Pettitte, Gardner, Rivera, A-Rod, and Pineda, and still they have a comfortable lead in the East. Big props for the team goes out to Raul Ibanez and Andruw Jones, who have combined for 28 HRs this season. | 2 |
| 4 |  |
63-44 | Even with a surging Oakland team and a much improved Angels squad, Texas is holding on just fine. If they are really going to start winning in streaks, they need the veteran Michael Young to find his stroke soon. | 1 |
| 5 |  |
62-46 | The streaky team is back, and although their record would be good for a division lead in most cases, the NL East and the Nationals is a different story. Still, the Wild Card is in their possession, and the wins will have to keep on coming. | 8 |
| 6 |  |
59-48 | Barely holding off the Tigers, the White Sox might want to adopt some more red in their uniforms. Every time they put on the throwbacks they seem to pull off some type of exciting and thrilling victory. | 13 |
| 7 |  |
59-49 | Even though the bullpen has been a bit of a problem, their performance on Sunday night was a good start, and they’re going to need to build on that if they want to catch up to the Pirates and Reds. | 11 |
| 8 |  |
61-46 | Speaking of Pittsburgh, they are also over 60 wins, and much of the credit goes to A.J. Burnett. Cut the media down by 80% and bam, you’ve got a guy who can actually win a bunch of games. | 5 |
| 9 |  |
58-50 | Next up for Detroit is a series with the Yankees, which will be a big test for possible October baseball in their future. Verlander will be the guy to kick off the set, and Cabrera and Fielder will need to produce to their capabilities. | 6 |
| 10 |  |
58-51 | Los Angeles looked to be the premiere team in the West when facing Texas, but the record isn’t where they want it to be yet. In fact, they’re sitting in third in the division right now, behind the upstart Oakland A’s. | 9 |
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59-49 | 7 | |
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59-50 | 12 | |
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55-53 | 16 | |
| 14 |  |
58-50 | I love the way the Athletics are playing baseball these days, but when it comes down to it, there’s nothing intimidating about their roster. On top of that, a couple of the young pitchers may start to slip in these later months. Another opportunity to prove me wrong! | 10 |
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54-55 | 15 | |
| 16 |  |
57-51 | If you thought the A’s fans were pissed, check out Baltimore’s spot on the Rankings. In second place, but after the less-than-.500 Red Sox. Why’s that? Well, besides a below-average offense and the worst fielding in the Majors, they failed to take advantage of a couple of Yankee losses. Once again, plenty of time to prove me wrong. | 14 |
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56-52 | 18 | |
| 18 |  |
53-56 | 20 | |
| 19 |  |
53-55 | 17 | |
| 20 |  |
51-59 | Starting pitching is the key in Seattle, especially when you have to roll that lineup out every day. King Felix shined again in a two-hit shutout on Saturday, although you have to wonder if he secretly likes losing every year. | 23 |
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49-59 | 22 | |
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47-61 | 25 | |
| 24 |  |
50-58 | 19 | |
| 25 |  |
49-60 | 24 | |
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45-62 | 27 | |
| 27 |  |
46-64 | 26 | |
| 28 |  |
38-68 | 28 | |
| 29 |  |
43-63 | 29 | |
| 30 |  |
36-73 | Not good. Just…..not good. Rebuilding is what we’ll call it. | 30 |
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