1. Boston 37-18, Lost 1: Despite losing two consecutive series to the Yanks the Red Sox still sit firmly a top the power rankings. They are getting huge numbers from some unexpected players in their lineup, like the Ogre and Pedroia, meanwhile Manny is beginning to heat up and their pitching isn't going anywhere. In order to lose their wide lead injuries will need to begin to tarnish their roster. Last Months Rank: 1, Even2. Cleveland 34-21, Lost 2: The Indians have been the turnaround team thus far this season. They're hitting has been above average and their are getting some stellar starts. Currently there have been rumors floated that they are interested in acquiring Gagne to sure up what has been a shaky bullpen. If they get him, and somehow he manages to stay healthy, watch out. Last Months Rank: 3, +1
3. NY Mets 35-20, Lost 1: The Mets continue to win games, but one has to question how many more injuries they can sustain when their lineup this weekend included Franco at 3rd and Newhan in left field. The good news is that Delgado has begun to turn it around and he's starting to crush the cover off the ball. Last Months Rank: 4, +1
4. LA Angels 36-22, Won 3: I hate the Angels. Possibly more than I hate the Red Sox, and it pains me to see them doing well again this season, because I know that if the Yanks do make the playoffs, somehow, they will just get ousted by the Angels if they are there. Last Months Rank: 6, +2
5. Detroit 32-24, Won 2: The Tigers are good at everything this season except keeping Gary Sheffield quite, which is a necessity. Eventually they could get the Gambler back to finish off their rotation, as well as Zumaya, and they are also rumored to be looking at Gagne. Last Months Rank: 7, +2
6. San Diego 33-23, Won 2: So who saw a Whale's Vagina being so productive in the month of May. The Kouz started to rake the day I dropped him, Cameron began to hit as well, and their pitching maintained it's stellar pace. The West is the National Leagues best division right now? Perhaps. Last Months Rank: 11, +5
7. LA Dodgers 33-23, Won 1: The Dodgers are going to be steady for the majority of the season. They have consistent pitching and consistent middle of the pack hitting, they will contend for the west for the entire season. Last Months Rank: 8, +1
8. Atlanta 32-24, Lost 1: Hotlanta takes a mild slide down the power ranking ladder. But their biggest issue is keeping Chipper healthy, with him out of the lineup, they aren't very deep. Last Months Rank: 2, -6
9. Arizona 34-24, Won 1: Where the Hell are these teams coming from? Why are the D-Backs so friggin hot right now? Who do they have on their team other then a bunch of kids. Well they just went into Shea and knocked off the Mets 2 of 3 so they have some gusto, I just think that of the 3 West teams in the top 10, they are the least likely to keep it up. Last Months Rank: 10, +1 10. Milwaukee 32-25, Won 1: The BrewCrew found out what it's like this month to play teams that are actually good instead of teams in their own slop division. The best asset the Brewers have right now, is their Ace in the Whole Yovani Gallardo, who is tearing through batters like Kobayashi through Hot dogs. Last Months Rank: 5, -5
11. Philadelphia 28-28, Won 2: The Phillies are coming and it's pretty much all due to their hitting. Their bullpen desperately needs some help, but if Howard can stay healthy and return to form, they will make a big push. Last Months Rank: 12, +1
12. Seattle 28-25, Won 2: Speaking of teams out of nowhere, the Mariners are decent this year? Huh? When did that happen? I guess putting Dreamweaver on the DL was a big help. Last Months Rank: 20, +8
13. Oakland 28-27, Won 2: So who is this Chad Gaudin guy and why is he lowering my fantasy teams ERA wit every start and why did he outpitch Johan Santana yesterday? He and Dan Haren have both been terrific this season. Last Months Rank: 13, Even
14. Chicago Sox 25-27 Lost 2: At some point in time you have to think the 2005 champs will turn it around. They have too many of the same players who were terrific then to continue to be under .500. A Yankee fan hopes that they don't start getting hot this week. Last Months Rank: 14, Even
15. Minnesota 28-27, Lost 2: Morneau is much more an MVP this season thus far than last year, and I bet right now he wouldn't get many votes at all if the award was given over the first two months. The Twins need Mauer back and healthy to contend in the Deadly Central. Last Months Rank: 9, -6
16. Toronto 27-29, Won 2: The Blue Jays are playing decently well for a team that has been littered across the board with injuries. One person who has been terrific as a replacement has been their new closer Accardo, who they picked up last year for Hillenbrand. He's moved into that closers role and been overly successful. Last Months Rank: 15, -1
17. Baltimore 27-30, Lost 3: The Os have been pretty much middle of the pack all season, nothing to get thrilled about. They have their ups and downs, Bedard has been very good, but has been given no run support. And Chris Ray has been good on occasion but given up a few walk off bombs. Last Months Rank: 21, +418. NY Yankees 24-30, Won 1: The Yanks could be turning it around, or they could be falling off again after taking 2 of 3 from the Red Sox. One way or the other, the month of May was certainly an ugly one. Last Months Rank: 16, -2
19. Florida 27-30, Lost 1: When you have BK Kim in your rotation thinks can't be going to well for your organization. One thing I did fine funny was how in the span of a few weeks, they peddled off one unstable closer, Jorge Julio, and brought in another one, Armando Benitez. Last Months Rank: 18, -1
20. Colorado 27-30, Won 2: Name three pitchers that start for the Rockies? Ok you can't either, and thus you are surprised that they are only 3 games under .500 too, right? Last Months Rank: 27, +7
21. San Francisco 26-29, Lost 2: The Giants lineup is older than the Nina, Pinta and Santa Maria. Too bad, cause Lincecum and Cain are two terrific young pitchers. Last Months Rank: 17, -4
22. St. Louis 24-30, Won 1: Pujols actually got off last night and hit 2 dingers. But in reality the only reason the Cards have any hope this season is because they play in the NL Central. Last Months Rank: 26, +4
23. Chicago Cubs 23-31, Won 1: The Cubs are pretty close to blowing completely up as Sweet Lou is losing his mind and teammates are throwing blows at each other in the dugout. The Cubs are very close to disaster zone. Last Months Rank: 24, +1
24. Houston 23-33, Lost 1: I don't quite think this will be the typical Astros season where they get remarkably hot and contend down the stretch. They just don't have the pitching without Clemens and Pettite to get it done. Last Months Rank: 25, +125. Tampa Bay 23-31, Won 1: If only Tampa had serviceable pitchers at the back end of their rotation to support James Shields who's a beast, and Kazmir who has all the talent in the world. If they did they would possibly be able to contend for the Wild Card, instead, they're at #25. Last Months Rank: 22, -3
26. Pittsburgh 24-32, Lost 1: Nothing to ever get excited about in Pittsburgh. Gorzo has been very good for their staff, but their lineup is shallow and so is their rotation. The good thing for them is that their division is pitiful. Last Months Rank: 23, -3
27. Washington 23-34, Lost 2: The Nats actually had a pretty good month. Where the heck did that come from? How are they scoring any runs with that lineup? Last Months Rank: 29, +2
28. Cincinnati 22-36, Lost 2: This is what happens when you think Bronson Arroyo is your #2 starter, you aren't very good. In his last three starts Arroyo has given up 6 runs or more, and his ERA jumped from 2.64 to 4.73. Ouch. Last Months Rank: 19, -9
29. Texas 20-37, Lost 2: Now I fully understand just how bad the Rangers have been playing and I would understand dumping Gagne for prospects, but Big Tex? Why in the world would you dump him when he still has another year on the contract? I don't think that makes any sense at all. Kid's a beast. Last Months Rank: 28, -1
30. Kansas City 21-36, Lost 1: The Royals have pretty much no hope. They've got Teahan and a massively slumping Alex Gordon. And have found the basement of the power rankings for the second consecutive month. Last Months Rank: 30, Even
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