. Los Angeles Dodgers
Move: Not, Team Rating: 93, Strengths: Beginning Pitching & Offense, Weaknesses: Bullpen & Rate The Dodgers are no winning nearly 68 percent of the games, and have one of the best run differentials in baseball. Their pitching was enormous with aging arms, and what’s clicking on the offensive side. There is no dethroning the Dodgers this week.
2. New York Yankees
Move: +3, Team Rating: 91, Strengths: Starting Pitching & Offense, Weaknesses: Injuries & Bullpen
The Yankees just spanned the 50 triumph mark, and they’re getting healthier and fitter. This really is the AL team to be reckoned with, and as soon as they get their spinning straightened out, they will improve more. Overcoming adversity continues to be the largest asset for New York.
3. Houston Astros
Move: -1, Team Rating: 89, Strength: Bullpen, Starting Pitching, Offense, Weakness: None
Injuries have taken a toll on the Houston Astros, but a few of them are working their way backagain. They lead the AL West by 5games, and that is not likely to change moving forward.
4. Minnesota Twins
Move: -1, Team Rating: 77, Strengths: Crime, Weaknesses: Starting Pitching & Bullpen
Minnesota has come back down to earth a little bit, but certainly are among the very few teams at or past the 50 triumph mark. The Twins have among the best run differentials from the league. I’m still hesitant to place them any higher compared to the elite teams, but one go will push them over the top.
5. Atlanta Braves
Move: +5, Team Rating: 83, Strengths: Crime, Weaknesses: Bullpen
After a subpar start to the season, Atlanta is pushing from the NL East. They are now six games up on the Phillies, and while I have questions about the turning, the offense continues to carry the manner.
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