Power Rankings

1. Monterrey Corn Dogs - The Corn Dogs have had a virtual lock on the power rankings through the first half of the season. They currently have the best record in the AL and a 10 game lead over the Deuce Droppers in the AL South.

Hitting - The Corn Dogs lead the league in several offensive categories including RBI, HR, BA, and Runs. They have 8 players on pace for 30+ HRs, 100+ RBIs, and 100+ Runs. This may be the best hitting team in the history of the league.

Pitching - Their pitching has been stellar. Currently they have two pitchers on pace for over 20 wins. Aramis Navarro and Marty Howell should both be favorites for a CY Young if they can keep up this pace.

Prediction - AL South champs. The Corn Dogs pitching will likely cool down a bit, but their offense should carry them 110+ wins this season.

2. Cincinnati Reds - What is probably the most complete team in the league finds themselves in the number 2 spot. An argument could be made for the Reds at the number 1 spot, but due to the Corn Dogs better record the Reds fall to the 2 spot. The Reds currently have the best record in the NL and a slim 2 game lead over the Cubs in the NL North. The real question is can they find a way win a World Series.

Hitting - The Reds are towards the top in several offensive categories. The only real offensive statistical category they struggle in is steals. They currently have a whopping 1 steal on the season. 3 time MVP Omar Nixon is having another MVP like season.

Pitching - Season after season the Reds have the best pitching staff in the league. This season is no different. They currently lead the league in several statistical categories including ERA, WHIP, SO and CG. It comes as no surprise to find out that they have already engraved Yamil Pulido on the CY Young plaque. He is without a doubt the greatest pitcher in league history.

Prediction - NL North champs. They should win 110+ games this season. Yamil should take home another CY Young award.

3. Chicago Cubs - Last season World Series champs find themselves in the number 3 spot after a slow start to the season. They have begun heating up recently and find themselves only 2 games out in the NL North. I dont think it would surprise anyone if the Cubs didnt win back to back championships.

Hitting - The Cubs have one of the top hitting teams. Their towards the top of most hitting statistical categories. Joey Tracy, Juan Castro, and Tony Suarez are all on pace to hit over 40 HRs, and 140 RBIs.

Pitching - The Cubs starters and bullpen is exceptionally good. Second in most statistical categories only to the Reds. Their bullpen has only blown 3 saves on the season. Young left hander Xavier Hart is having an exceptional season. If Yamil didnt exist Xavier would have to be a favorite for the CY Young. He will probably have to settle for a 20 win season.

Prediction - 2nd in the NL North, top wild card team. The Cubs should win no less than 100 games this season.

4. Austin Deuce Droppers - 4 time World Series champs the Deuce Droppers move up to the number 4 spot. Unfortunately they play in the same division as the Corn Dogs and find themselves 10 games out in the AL South. Come playoff time this may be the team to beat though.

Hitting - The loss of 4 time all star Jim Edmonds has definitely hurt this team. On the plus side Blake Mathews already has 34 HRs and 107 RBIs (how is this guy NOT an all star).

Pitching - The Deuce Droppers are towards the top in most pitching categories. Russell Spence, Britt Swindell, and Chad Sanders are all on pace for a 20 win season. Unfortunately their other starters haven't been nearly as good.

Prediction - 2nd in the AL South, top wild card team. The Deuce Droppers should be good for another 100+ win season.

5. Louisville Swingers - The Swingers have been in a tight battle with the Astros and Marlins in the NL South. They currently hold a slim 2 game lead over the Astros in the division. If they can find some consistency they may be able to finish the season with the best record in the NL.

Hitting - The Swingers are one of the top hitting teams in the league. Albert Johnson is flirting with a .400 avg so far this season. His name should pop up as a top contender for an MVP this season. Most players would be happy to finish the season with these kind of stats (and were just over halfway to the end) - .397 avg, 20 HRs, 96 RBIs, 90 Runs, 28 SBs......Wow.

Pitching: The Swingers pitching doesn't quite equal their offense. It is good, actually very good though. Paulie Sanders is on pace to win 20 games this season. Jose Benitez has been the bright spot out of their bullpen with 7 wins and a sub 4 era. Young closer Santiago Mangual has been shaky at times, but has converted 4 of his last 5 saves.

Prediction - NL South champs. The Swingers should be good for another 100+ win season. Albert should be the favorite to win his first (of what will surely be many) MVP this season.

6. Las Vegas Slobs - The season 6 World Series champs have quietly moved up the rankings after a slow start to the season. They have a relatively comfortable 11 games lead in the AL West. It seems every season the Slobs start off slow to come storming back towards the halfway point. The really surprising part about the Slobs season is that only a season or 2 ago the Slobs stated they were needing to rebuild due to age. This has been possibly the fastest rebuild in league history.

Hitting - The Slobs find themselves towards the top of most offensive statistical categories. They are currently second in the league in HRs with 165. The Tigers Gary Sheffields younger brother Gary Sheffield is having a stellar season with 37 HRs, 67 RBIs and 62 Runs.

Pitching - Possibly the best staff in the AL. Mike Leius should be a favorite to win his 2nd CY Young award. 4 time fireman of the year award winner Bryan McDowell is having another great season with 32 saves in 35 opportunities.

Prediction - AL West champs. The Slobs should win around 95 games this season.

7. Houston Astros - The most vocal owner in the league fell to the number 7 spot. The Astros started off the season hot, but have cooled down as of late. They are currently 2 games out in the NL South. They should be able to battle the Swingers for a division title. If the Astros can improve their fielding they could move up. They have given up a whopping 60 unearned runs on the season, and are dead last in fielding percentage. Regardless, they have enough offense and pitching to win the division and possibly the NL.

Hitting - The Astros have a lot of big bats in their line up and it shows with 149 HRs on the season. The early season loss of all star 1B Rocky Spencer definitely hurt this team. Rocky is back so that should be a big boost to the Astros. Young 1B Heinie Watkins is having a great season at the plate, and should be a candidate for the MVP in only his 2nd season.

Pitching - The Astros have some of the top young pitchers in the league. Dan Hitchcock is on pace for 20+ wins and should be a CY Young award finalist. Clay Griffith has a 6.03 era, but oddly enough is on pace for 20 wins this season.

Prediction - 2nd in the NL South, 2nd in the Wild Card standings. The Astros should win 95+ games this season.

8. Nashville Marlins - The 3 time NL champ Marlins have been hanging in there with the Swingers and Astros in the NL South. They are currently 3rd in the division only 4 games back of the Swingers.

Hitting - The Marlins are having a solid season at the plate. They are currently 5th in the league in HRs with 153. Their 0 steals on the season are probably hurting the team a bit. Aging all star Andrew Spencer is having a very good season with 27 HRs, 77 RBIs, 62 Runs and a .306 avg.

Pitching - The Marlins pitching has always been strong. This season is no different. Omar Elcano is having a stellar season with 11 wins and a 2.93 era. Its only a matter of time before he wins his first CY Young award (he is only 23 and already has a 23 win season). Louie Moraga is also on pace for a 20 win season. Johnnie Moeller is a perfect 20 for 20 in save opportunities.

Prediction - 3rd in the NL South. They should win 90 - 95 games this season. The NL South should be a very close battle between the Astros, Swingers and Marlins. Any one of those 3 teams has the talent to win the division.

9. Salt Lake City Multiple Spouses - This season the Multiple Spouses have solidified themselves as one of the top teams in the league. They currently have a comfortable 7 games lead over the Detroit in the AL North. The AL North has traditionally been one of the most competitive divisions in the league, but the Multiple Spouses are the favorites to win it this season.

Hitting - The Multiple Spouses are solid at the plate. Not a ton of power in their line up compared to some of the other top teams, but they do have 95 steals on the season. Jeff Brooks has been exceptional this season with 36 HR, 93 RBI, 78 Runs, and 15 Steals.

Pitching - The Multiple Spouses pitching has been very good this year. Their starting pitcher has been solid, and their bullpen has been very good. Their team era is 3rd best in the AL.

Prediction - AL North champs. They should win around 90 games this season.

10. Salem Mayhem - The Mayhem are on pace to winning their 4th consecutive NL West title. They currently have a 9 game lead over the Giants in their division. This also marks the Mayhems first appearance in the power rankings this season.

Hitting - The Mayhems hitting has been solid. Alex Gil, and Harry Brown are both having very good seasons.

Pitching - The Mayhems pitching has also been solid. Victor Bonilla is having a great year as their closer. He has converted 24 of 25 save opportunities. Veteran Esteban Caballero is on pace to win over 20 games this season.

Prediction - AL West champs. They should be good for 85 wins this season.