Rk.

Team

The skinny

1

Boston Red Sox (2)

Lester's return a boost.

2

Detroit Tigers (1)

Searching for a shortstop.

3

Cleveland Indians (4)

Fried by Crisp.

4

Angels (3)

Mariners malaise keeps them on top.

5

New York Mets (8)

Will Bud be at No. 300?

6

L.A. Dodgers (9)

Penny's hitting .293, too!

7

Milwaukee Brewers (7)

Facing a real character test.

8

Arizona D-Backs (13)

Byrnes singes Fish.

9

New York Yankees (12)

Igawa not O-Kei.

10

Seattle Mariners (5)

Found some stormy seas.

11

San Diego Padres (6)

Hampson a key commuter.

12

Chicago Cubs (10)

Lilly pads his record.

13

Atlanta Braves (11)

Teixeira could make them a force.

14

Philadelphia Phillies (16)

Utley's injury could end chase.

15

Toronto Blue Jays (17)

Loved Santana's largesse.

16

Minnesota Twins (14)

Didn't think much of it, though.

17

Colorado Rockies (15)

They need just a little nudge.

18

Oakland Athletics (18)

Piazza a designated target.

19

St. Louis Cardinals (19)

Kip's ERA on downward track.

20

Baltimore Orioles (22)

Show improvement under Trembley.

21

Florida Marlins (20)

Olsen had a tough week.

22

Texas Rangers (24)

Sweep of M's encouraging.

23

Chicago White Sox (21)

Mackowiak had a great July!

24

Houston Astros (27)

Retiring Biggio seems rejuvenated.

25

Cincinnati Reds (25)

Harang still flies under radar.

26

Kansas City Royals (23)

Pena finally goes for a walk.

27

SF Giants (28)

Bonds/Costas tiff tiresome.

28

Pirates (26)

Ian needs to pitch, not, uh, chit-chat.

29

Washington Nationals (29)

Lannan gets Boone-d.

30

Tampa Bay D-Rays (30)

Pitching has a bad week.