MLB Power Rankings As Of 8/12/08
The Chicago Cubs are an American professional baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs compete in Major League Baseball as a member club of the National League Central division. Alfonso Soriano is batting. 348 (23-for-66) with six homers, 14 runs and 15 RBIs since returning to the lineup on July 23.
The Tampa Bay Rays are an American professional baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays compete in Major League Baseball as a member of the American League East division. Scott Kazmir has pitched five or fewer innings in six of his past eight starts, and during that span has just two wins.
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The Philadelphia Phillies are an American professional baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies compete in Major League Baseball as a member club of the National League East division. They play their home games at Citizens Bank Park. They won the World Series in 1980 and 2008. amie Moyer and Kyle Kendrick -- not Cole Hamels -- are tied for the most wins (10) on the Phillies' staff.
The Los Angeles Angels (known as the California Angels from 1965 to 1996, the Anaheim Angels from 1997 to 2004, and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim from 2005 to 2015) are an American professional baseball franchise based in Anaheim, California, near Los Angeles. The Angels compete in Major League Baseball as a member club of the American League West division. The pitching staff rates in the top five in the AL in quality starts (1st), saves (1st), WHIP (4th), ERA (5th), BAA (5th) and OPS (5th).
The Boston Red Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, that competes in Major League Baseball. Jason Bay has scored 10 runs and has also banged out at least one hit in each of his first six games with the Sox.
Representing the South Side of Chicago, Illinois, this Major League Baseball (MLB) team is part of the American League Central division. The White Sox have won multiple World Series titles and play at Guaranteed Rate Field. Their uniform colors are black, white, and silver. In his first five games with the ChiSox, Ken Griffey Jr. has four hits (all singles) and two RBIs.
This Major League Baseball team competes in the National League Central division and represents Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Home games are played at American Family Field. Renowned for their signature Barrelman mascot, the team's colors are navy blue and gold. econd baseman Rickie Weeks is batting. 327 (16-for-49) since Ray Durham joined the Brewers.
Representing Minneapolis, Minnesota, this MLB team competes in the American League Central division. They host their home matches at Target Field and have won several World Series championships. The Twins sport navy blue, red, and gold uniforms. The Twins lead the majors in batting with runners in scoring position (.316).
The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. The Cardinals compete in Major League Baseball as a member club of the National League Central division. The Cards have 13 pitchers on the roster, but no closer. Chris Perez, can you fill the void?
The Miami Marlins (known as the Florida Marlins from 1993 to 2011) are an American professional baseball organization based in Miami, Florida. Established in 1993, they compete in Major League Baseball as a member club of the National League East division. Their home park is Marlins Park. Though one of only two MLB franchises to have never won a division title (the other is the Colorado Rockies), the Marlins have won two World Series championships in 1997 and 2003 as a wild card team. They are owned by Bruce Sherman and former Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter. Josh Johnson is unbeaten in five starts (2-0 with a 3. 34 ERA) since returning to the rotation after having Tommy John surgery.