It is early but some big name teams are missing including teams like the Cubs, Blue Jays, Corn Dogs, Yankees, Caballeros and Brewers. Pretty cool to see some new teams moving up.
1. Cincinnati Reds - Currently 6 games up on the Pirates in the NL North. Off to hot start. Rocky Spencer is on fire right now. Recently got swept in a 3 game series against the PnBs. Losing Miguel Rodrigo for 15 days isn't going to help.
Previous Ranking: 1
Record: 19-7
2. Salem Volcanoes - Currently 2 games up on the Caballeros in the NL West. Probably the biggest surprise of the season so far. I completely overlooked them, but they have a very talented rotation and lineup. Although they did win their division last season they still could the Rays or Cardinals of MLB this season.
Previous Ranking: UR
Record: 17-9
3. Colorado Rockies - Probably the most potent lineup in the league. Rockies pitching will need to improve though. If their pitching improves they will be tough to beat.
Previous Ranking: 4
Record: 16-10
4. Santa Fe Good Will - Best record in the AL and leading the very competitive AL South (even the Fightin Armadillos aren't half bad). Pitching will need to improve if they want to stay on top of the AL South, but they aren't having any problems scoring runs.
Previous Ranking: 10
Record: 17-9
5. Cleveland Indians - The Injuns are off to a hot start this season. Very similar to season 10 start. Their pitching has been superb but they need to find a way to score some runs. Currently they are tied with the PnBs in the NL East.
Previous Ranking: UR
Record: 16-10
6. Las Vegas Slobs - Currently sitting in 2nd in the AL West one game back of the #5 ranked Rockies. The Slobs are better than their record. Offense has been solid. Their leading the league in team era. At this point defense seems to be their only real weakness.
Previous Ranking: 6
Record: 15-11
7. Atlanta Pork N Beans - Offense is off to slow a slow start. Bullpen has already blown a league high 7 saves. Once these problems are fixed this may be a halfway decent team.
Previous Ranking: 7
Record: 16-10
8. Houston Astros - Currently 1 game up on the Swingers in the NL South. Pitching is probably their biggest weakness at this point. That should be reassuring to the Astros because guys like Dan Hitchcock, Mel Wagner, and Jared Herrera are all quality pitchers. Omar Elcano has been extremely impressive this season. Looks like he really wants to win another CY Young.
Previous Ranking: 3
Record: 15-11
9. Omaha Lancers - The Lancers are currently 1 game back of the Rockies in the AL West. My compliments to Chaz for a great start to the season. The Lancers really came out nowhere.
Previous Ranking: UR
Record: 15-11
10. Tampa Bay Rays - Currently 3 games back of the Good Will in the AL South. The Rays have a great rotation. Ken Shumpert has the potential to be one of the best starters in the league. Their lineup is solid but not quite to the level of their pitching.
Previous Ranking: UR
Record: 14-12
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