Yup, it is that time already, 40 games to go. Now it is time to weed out the playoff teams and the wanna be's. But first this update from MLB-SPTV, AJ extends his streak to 32 games with a triple in the 7th. Little does anyone know that Nick Stahoviak holds the longest streak so far this season at 36.
The AL looks a little odd as two teams are beating everyone and the rest are beating each other up. What will happen before the dust settles could be nothing more than WILD.
AL North
Suddenly the St. Louis Barracudas find themselves in front with Toronto and Detroit staying close two games back.
AL East
Philadelphia and Dover are tied for the lead while the Yankees are two games back while the Senators remain within striking distance at 8 games back.
AL South
The Durham Bulls have already clenched a playoff spot but only have an 8 game lead over the Monterrey Corn Dogs who have a playoff spot nearly wrapped up themselves. Tampa Bay Rays are 31 games back but are still in contention for a wild card.
AL South
The Anaheim Angels have gone down to a two game after the GM disappearing act. Hot on their tail is the Las Vegas 51s with Omaha a distant third.
If you thought the standings in the AL looked a little strange, the NL is not much better. The difference between the two however is that there are 3 teams that have pretty much a lock on the playoffs already with a 4th not far off.
NL North
The Pittsburgh Pirates leads by 3, being in new territory may take its frustrating toll, but should be playoff bound for the first time. The Cincinnati Reds are lingering around in second at the moment waiting to strike. The Brewers and Cubs are both fighting to stay alive for the last wild card.
NL East
Atlanta Pork-N-Beans made it to first after a malingering middle of the season by the entire division. Trenton is fighting to get back into first while the Indians are keeping close should both falter.
NL South
Houston Astros find themselves in first with a 9 game lead. The El Paso Czars are trying to stay with them but not finding the road easy.
NL West
The Kansas City Royals are coasting their way to a division title with a 22 game lead and the 3rd best record in the league.
The oddest thing I have ever seen in both leagues is the difference between the first and 2nd Wild Cards in both leagues. 17 in the AL and 14 in the NL and the next 6 or so are within 6 games of the last spot.
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