The Angels and Diamondbacks are keeping things interesting for the Rangers and Giants in the western division, and in the NL it seems like the better team might be the one that's currently in second place.
Just as a reminder: some of the things that go into these rankings include runs scored and allowed, run distributions, wOBA, wRC, FIP, xFIP, DRS, UZR, etc., Base Runs, BABIP and HR/FB% adjustments, and our guts
| Rank |
Team |
Wins |
Losses |
Comments |
| 1 |
Yankees |
69 |
44 |
Curtis Granderson has scored 100 runs already, and is on pace for 143 - the most in the majors since A-Rod's 143 in 2007.
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| 2 |
Red Sox |
70 |
43 |
Dustin Pedroia has almost caught up to Jose Bautista in the fWAR race (6.7 to 6.9), as well as his own career high (6.8).
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| 3 |
Phillies |
74 |
40 |
Most wins for a Philly starter over the last month? That would be Vance Worley (4-0). Go figure.
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| 4 |
Rangers |
64 |
51 |
Mike Napoli is tied for the major league lead in homers amongst "catchers" with 18 despite only 255 total PA.
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| 5 |
Cardinals |
62 |
53 |
Albert Pujols has only walked more than 9.6% of the time in one month this year - only failed twice at that for 2004-2010.
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| 6 |
Brewers |
65 |
50 |
Zack Greinke has the largest gap between his ERA (4.21) and xFIP (2.30) in the majors (min. 100 IP).
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| 7 |
Braves |
66 |
49 |
Dan Uggla's 28 game hitting streak, during which he's homered 12 times, has him up from a .568 OPS to a .716.
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| 8 |
Diamondbacks |
62 |
52 |
After a slightly down 2010, Justin Upton is hitting .295/.371/.541 with 5.2 fWAR this year. Not bad for a 23 year-old.
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| 9 |
Mets |
56 |
57 |
Despite only 77 home runs, the Mets have been one of the better hitting teams in the majors (105 wRC+ is 5th).
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| 10 |
Reds |
55 |
59 |
Man, if Aroldis Chapman ever learns to throw strikes... 98 mph average fastball, 14 K/9, but 7 BB/9.
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| 11 |
Angels |
63 |
52 |
Peter Bourjos has the great glove (+29 UZR/150 career), but could be solid with the bat too if his above average BABIP persists.
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| 12 |
Rays |
59 |
54 |
Matt Joyce in April/May: 1.066 OPS with a .416 BABIP. Matt Joyce since: .613 OPS with a .218 BABIP.
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| 13 |
Blue Jays |
58 |
56 |
Three games into his major league career, Brett Lawrie has already homered and is hitting .455/.455/.727.
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| 14 |
Tigers |
61 |
53 |
Max Scherzer's K/9 has dropped off for a fourth straight season (7.5 now), but he's also improved his control (2.8 BB/9).
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| 15 |
Giants |
63 |
52 |
Carlos Beltran in San Francisco: .244/.261/.356 with an 11:1 strike-out to walk ratio and a hurt hand.
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| 16 |
White Sox |
55 |
58
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Over the last month, Jake Peavy has a 2.12 FIP and a 4.31 ERA and a 1-3 record to show for it.
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| 17 |
Rockies
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53 |
62
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Remember when Chris Iannetta wasn't the team's primary catcher? Seems kinda silly now; 124 wRC+ and 3 fWAR.
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| 18 |
Athletics |
51 |
63 |
Over the last two weeks, the A's have been the best hitting team in the majors; a .376 wOBA with a .293/.362/.497 batting line.
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| 19 |
Indians |
56 |
56 |
Jason Kipnis has been a nice shot in the arm for the offense since his call-up: .240/.321/.580 with 5 homers in 14 games.
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| 20 |
Dodgers |
52 |
61 |
Andre Ethier only has 10 home runs this year, in part because he's not hitting the ball in the air all that much.
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| 21 |
Marlins |
55 |
59 |
Chris Volstad is getting groundballs (50%) and not walking guys (2.8 BB/9) - keeping his xFIP lower (3.78) despite his 5.58 ERA.
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| 22 |
Royals |
49 |
65 |
Nice to see Alex Gordon continuing to hit and make good on his former promise; .376 wOBA and 4.6 fWAR already.
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| 23 |
Padres |
51 |
64 |
Even with Mat Latos not quite dominating, San Diego has the 3rd best staff ERA in the majors this season.
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| 24 |
Nationals |
55 |
59 |
In the battle of players with unneeded Y's in their names, Laynce Nix has out-homered Jayson Werth, 14 to 13, in 191 fewer PA.
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| 25 |
Cubs |
49 |
66 |
The team's top hitter with at least 150 PA? Reed Johnson; .325/.368/.535 with a .391 wOBA (and a .409 BABIP).
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| 26 |
Mariners |
49 |
64 |
So, Dustin Ackley seems pretty good. In 42 games; .301/.368/.529 with plate discipline (10% walk rate) and pop (5 HR, 15 2B + 3B).
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| 27 |
Pirates |
54 |
59 |
It was a fun ride for a while, but a 10 game losing streak has dropped them out of contention and below .500 at 54-59.
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| 28 |
Orioles |
44 |
67 |
With Zach Britton going on the DL, middle reliever Jim Johnson has a chance to lead the pitchers on the team in fWAR (at 1.4 now).
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| 29 |
Twins |
51 |
63 |
In the midst of a disappointing season for the team, Michael Cuddyer is having a career year; .298/.365/.490 with 3.1 fWAR.
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| 30 |
Astros |
37 |
77 |
Clint Barmes has the highest fWAR (2.2) of remaining Astros. He's played in just 81 games and has a .314 wOBA.
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