Power Rankings

1. Florida Marlins – The Marlins recently went on a 14 game winning streak to bring them within 1 game of the Reds for the best record in the league. They just beat the Reds in the first game of a 3 game series. Previous Ranking: 8. Current Record: 31 – 13.

2. Cincinnati Reds – The impossible the Reds are ranked #2. The dominating Reds still have the best record in the league though. They are still currently ranked #1 in team era and #2 in team batting average. Its probably just a matter of time before the Reds a atop the rankings again. Yorvit Castillo looks to be back on track winning 2 games in his last 4 appearances. Previous Ranking: 1. Current Record: 32 - 12.

3. Austin Deuce Droppers – The DD’s still have the best record in the AL. Fernando Armas is flirting with another .400 season and is looking like the player that won 4 MVPs. Previous Ranking: 2. Current Record: 30 -14.

4. Milwaukee Brewers – The Brewers are 9 – 1 over their last 10 games. They recently swept the Pork n Beans in a 3 games series. The Brewers have one the youngest teams in the league, so they should be a contender for many years to come. Previous Ranking: Unranked. Current Record: 28 – 16.

5. Minnesota Twins – The Twins have played some tough teams lately with 2 series against the Corn Dogs, and a series against the Yankees. Andres Domingo has been crushing the ball lately with 4 HRs in his last 4 games. For the season he has 15 HRs, and 41 RBIs. Previous Ranking: 6. Current Record: 28 - 16.

6. Houston Astros – The Astros look more and more like a playoff team. They currently have the fourth best team era in the NL. The Astros young 1B Rocky Spencer is having a stellar season with 15 HRs, 38 RBIs, and a .352 average. Previous Ranking: 5. Current Record: 28 - 16.

7. Monterrey Corn Dogs – The Corn Dogs are a team that many in the AL will fear come playoff time. They recently managed to take 4 of 7 in back to back series against the Twins, and swept the Blue Jays in a 3 game series. Previous Ranking: 7. Current Record: 26 - 18.

8. New York Yankees – The AL East leading Yankees continue to fall in the rankings after starting off the season in the number 1 position. John Oliver is having a great season with 7 wins, and a 3.06 era in 9 starts. Previous Ranking: 4. Current Record: 27 - 17.

9. Toronto Blue Jays – The Blue Jays recently took 2 of 3 against the Deuce Droppers. Willis Ulrich is having a great season with 13 HRs, 50 RBIs and a .322 BA. Previous Ranking: 10. Current Record: 26 - 18.

10. Louisville Swingers – The Swingers have had one the toughest schedules in the league over the past week. They recently had a series against the Reds, 2 against the Cubs, and a series against the Brewers. It is highly doubtful they will remain in the 10 spot for too long. Previous Ranking: 3. Current Record: 25 - 19.