Teams:
Hot: Minnesota Twins - After losing 7 of 8, the Twins appeared to be done, but fueled by a current streak of winning 9 of their last 11, the Twins remain relevant. In 8 of the 9 wins, the Twins starting pitchers have earned the victories, so they're doing their part in keeping them in the games. The offense has also come to life during this streak, they are averaging almost 8 runs a game in those 11 contests.
Record: 40-36, 2nd AL Central.
Not: Philadelphia Phillies - The Phillies had a chance to prove to everyone that they were legitimate contenders with a series against both the Red Sox and the Angels. They went 1-5 against the two teams combined, scoring an average of less than 3 runs a game against them. When the offense goes South, the focus on the pitching is magnified. After Cole Hamels, there really isn't much to write to home about. The bullpen has been magnificent so far, but if the starters can't hand it to them with the lead, what's the point?
Record: 42-35, 1st NL East.
Batters:
Hot: Jermaine Dye (Chicago White Sox) - Fresh off being swept by the Cubs, it was anyone's fault but his. During this last week he went 10-24, with 5 homers, 8 runs, and 13 RBIs.
Not: Chase Utley (Philadelphia Phillies) - Why not? So far, he has 1 hit in his last 27 at-bats. The good news is in those 27 at-bats, he has only struck out 6 times, so he's making contact. If the Phillies hope to have the threepeat in MVPs, he's going to have to return to tearing the cover off the ball.
Anthony
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