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These rankings are based on a 300-point system, 150 for offensive production and 150 for pitching production. 30 points (1 point for each team) is the most points any team can get in a given category. For instance if the Rays lead the league in HR’s they will get 30 points for that category. The 5 offensive categories used: HR’s, RBI’s, Runs, Average, and SB’s . The ...

1.(↑1) Tampa Bay Rays (32-12) The Rays are an impressive 19-5 on the road, and have won 8 of their last 10. The most impressive thing about the Rays this year however, is their pitching. This week they scored a ridiculous 140 points while only falling out of the top four in strikeouts. They have a 2.87 team ERA and a 1.17 team WHIP—mix that with the fact that they ...

1. (↔) New York Yankees (24-13) The Yankees showed their offensive prowess again by scoring in the top six in each batting category this week on their way to 140 points. New York currently leads the AL Wild Card but needs to improve on its road record (12-10). Their top four starters (Phil Hughes, CC Sabathia, Andy Pettitte, A.J. Burnett) are a combined 18-4 on the year.   2. (↔) Tampa Bay Rays ...

Grade: A Andrew Bailey (Athletics) Bailey is one of only three closers (Broxton and Rivera) who have not given up a run yet. He has just four saves on the year however, two of which came last week. Oakland’s closer gave up just one hit in 3.2 IP last week.   Heath Bell (Padres) Bell has enjoyed the Padres success this year just as much as anyone else on the team. To date ...

Grade A David Aardsma, Mariners Aardsma should be considered in the same class as the elite closers. With this being said, we need to see how he reacts after he gives up some runs and blows a save. Aardsma had two saves during the week and still has yet to give up a run. He deserves the top spot.   Matt Lindstrom, Astros Houston was finally able to win some games and let ...

1.(↔) Minnesota Twins (9-4): The Twins continue to look impressive holding the top spot for the first two weeks of the season. If this were the MLB power rankings I would have them right behind the Yanks and Phils. These gentleman can do it all posting 123 and 125 points offensively and pitching wise respectively. 2.(↑5) New York Yankees (9-3): The pinstripes don’t lead the league in any ...

Joe Mauer: The most important fantasy player in the universe Most fantasy baseball players who have the luck of picking first in their draft will probably turn to the likes of Albert Pujols, Hanley Ramirez or Alex Rodriguez. Each of these players are elite, if not the best, fantasy players at their positions (1B, SS, and 3B). There is no doubt Albert Pujols is the best hitter in baseball and can lead ...

These rankings are based on a 300 point system— 150 for offensive production and 150 for pitching production. 30 points (1 point for each team) is the most points any team can get in a given category. For instance, if the Rays lead the league in HR’s they will get 30 points for that category. The 5 offensive categories used: HR’s, RBI’s, Runs, Average, and SB’s . The 5 pitching categories ...

A League of His Own: A+ Mariano Rivera (Yankees): At first I wanted to put Paplebon and Broxton in the same class as Rivera (Joe Nathan also if he wasn’t hurt), but then I looked at the stats and teams they were on. In Paplebon’s case, he was a little shaky last season and has already recorded a loss this year. Broxton is a flame thrower and undoubtedly has some ...