Interleague play is fun for the fans, as we get to see American League teams take on National League teams. A couple of interesting matchups this week were Boston hosting Milwaukee and the New York Yankees against the Chicago Cubs. The Red Sox have continued to stay hot as they maintain the best record in the American League. The Philadelphia Phillies have been equally hot, as they still have the best record in major league baseball. There are a couple of interesting streaks going on: the Minnesota Twins have won seven in a row and nine of their last ten, and the Florida Marlins have lost ten in a row. Let’s take a look at this week’s power rankings.
This Week’s Power Rankings
1. Boston Red Sox: No reason to remove them, as they have won 13 of their last 15 games, including 2 of 3 against the NL Central leaders.
2. Philadelphia Phillies: They still have the best record in the majors, but they’re not ready to take the top spot.
3. New York Yankees: Even with their shaky pitching staff, they’re still pumping out win after win.
4. Cleveland Indians: After a slump, they have now won three in a row and remain in first place in the Central.
5. Atlanta Braves: They have cooled off, but Jason Heyward is back in the lineup. Hopefully Tommy Hanson won’t be out too long.
6. Milwaukee Brewers: They ran into a red-hot Red Sox team, but they are for real.
7. Tampa Bay Rays: They have the bad luck of being in the AL East. Their future is bright, but they’re more competitive than I thought they would be.
8. Detroit Tigers: Justin Verlander and Miguel Cabrera are keeping this team in the thick of things.
9. St. Louis Cardinals: They’re struggling, but have won two in a row now. Matt Holliday is back and looks like he hasn’t missed a beat.
10. San Francisco Giants: They have lost four in a row and have a tough time on the road, but they are still the leaders in the NL West.
On the bubble: Cincinnati Reds, Texas Rangers, Seattle Mariners, Toronto Blue Jays, Colorado Rockies
