As we start Week 5 in MLB play the rankings are beginning to stabilize a bit. St. Louis made the biggest jump with their sweep of Milwaukee and taking 2 of 3 from the Mets. The Brew Crew, Phillies and Nationals had the largest drop offs. Steady at the top is still Houston and Tampa Bay. The Yankees with 15 players already hitting the IL have found ways to win with “the replacements”. Arizona and Colorado have woken from the early season naps. We look forward to Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s debut with Toronto this week. 20 years young, with a mountain of deserved hype, we look forward to the phenom’s debut. So does his dad (wink).
|
TW |
LW |
+/- |
TEAM |
W-L |
OPPOSITION |
COMMENT |
INJURIES |
|
1 |
1 |
– |
Astros |
15-9 |
@Tex 1-2 w/MIN 2-1 |
Offense still scoring. P wasn’t as stable but Verlander stays hot. |
2 players on IL |
|
2 |
2 |
– |
Rays |
16-9 |
w/BOS 0-3 w/KC 2-1 |
P took a hit this week. Meadows & Wendle hit the IL. Long season. |
6 players on IL |
|
3 |
4 |
+1 |
Dodgers |
16-11 |
@MIL 3-1 @CHC 1-2 |
Offense wasn’t as potent and the P was sporadic. Kershaw is back. |
3 players on IL |
|
4 |
11 |
+7 |
Cardinals |
15-9 |
w/NYM 2-1 w/MIL 3-0 |
Offense being led by Ozuna. P was steady and efficient. |
7 players on IL |
|
5 |
6 |
+1 |
Indians |
13-10 |
w/ATL 1-2 w/MIA 1-1 |
Offense is still bad but Lindor is back. P was spotty. |
3 players on the IL |
|
6 |
7 |
+1 |
Mets |
13-11 |
@STL 1-2 w/PHI 2-1 |
Offense remains solid. P needs DeGrom to anchor rotation. |
5 players on IL |
|
7 |
12 |
+5 |
Yankees |
14-11 |
w/KC 3-1 @LAA 3-1 |
Yanks have 7 of starting 8 field positions on IL. Frazier joins. |
13 players on IL |
|
8 |
8 |
– |
Mariners |
16-11 |
@LAA 3-1 @SD 0-2 |
King Felix had two decent outings. O is still raking. |
5 players on IL |
|
9 |
3 |
-6 |
Brewers |
13-13 |
w/LAD 1-3 @STL 0-3 |
Spotty P caught up the Brew Crew. 6 losses is the prize. |
5 players on IL |
|
10 |
13 |
+3 |
Padres |
14-11 |
w/CIN 1-3 w/SEA 2-0 |
This young team continues to show resolve. Tatis, Jr. is hot! |
9 players on IL |
|
11 |
16 |
+5 |
Diamondbacks |
15-11 |
@CHC 1-2 @PIT 4-0 |
P was the main reason for a 5 win week. O remains steady. |
6 players on IL |
|
12 |
17 |
+5 |
Twins |
13-9 |
@BAL 3-0 @HOU 1-2 |
E. Rosario carried the O for the week. Cruz also heating up. P ok |
2 players on IL |
|
13 |
5 |
-8 |
Phillies |
13-11 |
@COL 1-3 @NYM 1-2 |
The Offense failed them. P held but not enough without support. |
6 players on IL |
|
14 |
9 |
-5 |
Braves |
12-12 |
@CLE 2-1 @CIN 1-2 |
J. Donaldson has joined the top of the order. P is erratic still. |
4 players on IL |
|
15 |
14 |
-1 |
Athletics |
14-13 |
w/TOR 0-3 w/TEX 3-0 |
A bipolar week for sure for Oakland with both P & O. |
7 players on IL |
|
16 |
15 |
-1 |
Cubs |
12-11 |
w/ARI 2-1 w/LAD 2-1 |
SP continues to roll. Offense still half strength with struggling stars. |
6 players on IL |
|
17 |
18 |
+1 |
Pirates |
12-11 |
w/SF 2-1 w/ARI 0-4 |
Anemic offense all year. If P gives in? 5 loss week |
10 players on IL |
|
18 |
10 |
-8 |
Nationals |
11-12 |
@MIA 1-2 @COL 1-2 |
Offense missing Rendon. SP faltered this week. |
4 players on IL |
|
19 |
20 |
+1 |
Tigers |
12-12 |
w/CWS 2-1 @BOS 2-2 |
Offense a bit better. P stumbled this week. |
6 players on IL |
|
20 |
19 |
-1 |
Rangers |
12-11 |
w/HOU 2-1 @OAK 0-3 |
SP did not turn the corner. Staff gave up 58 runs for the week. |
7 players on IL |
|
21 |
21 |
– |
Red Sox |
11-15 |
@TB 3-0 w/DET 2-2 |
Killer Bs have begun to awaken. SP remains steady. 5 wins |
5 players on IL |
|
22 |
22 |
– |
Blue Jays |
11-14 |
@OAK 3-0 w/SF 0-2 |
P is still steady. Offense picked & Vlad Jr. is coming. |
6 players on IL |
|
23 |
26 |
+3 |
Giants |
11-14 |
@PIT 1-2 @TOR 2-0 |
P had a strong week. The offense is still abysmal. |
1 player on IL |
|
24 |
27 |
+3 |
Rockies |
11-14 |
w/PHI 3-1 w/WSH 2-1 |
Strong SP combined with Blackmon, Arenado & Story= 5 Ws |
5 players on IL |
|
25 |
25 |
– |
White Sox |
9-14 |
@DET 1-2 @BAL 1-2 |
P fumbled and couldn’t keep up with the offense. |
3 players on IL |
|
26 |
24 |
-2 |
Orioles |
10-16 |
w/MIN 0-3 w/CWS 2-1 |
Offense is slightly better but P took a step back. |
3 players on IL |
|
27 |
28 |
+1 |
Reds |
10-14 |
@SD 3-1 w/ATL 2-1 |
Strong SP keeps Reds in ballgames. Offense timely this week. |
4 players on IL |
|
28 |
23 |
-5 |
Angels |
10-16 |
w/SEA 1-3 w/NYY 1-3 |
You score 50 runs in a week. Give up 50 runs in a week. 6 L’s |
9 players on IL |
|
29 |
29 |
– |
Royals |
8-17 |
@NYY 1-3 @TB 1-2 |
Offense scored more runs, but P gave up more too. Long season |
5 players on IL |
|
30 |
30 |
– |
Marlins |
7-17 |
w/WSH 2-1 @CLE 1-1 |
Solid SP for The Fish all week. Offensive spurts got some W’s |
5 players on IL |
WORDS: Vitamin Cee (@VitaminCeeSCINQ)
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