Picking a Top-40 Hit Song to Describe Each MLB Team Heading into 2012

In case anyone out there didn't already know, we're less than 30 days away from opening day, and baseball fans across the country couldn't be happier.

Teams everywhere are hunkered down in the Cactus and Grapefruit leagues, prepping themselves for what they hope can be storybook seasons.

They may not all end like a fairytale, but with the help of America's Top-40 Countdown, let's take a look at how every major league teams' 2012 campaigns stack up to the country's biggest hit songs.

Arizona Diamondbacks

Song: Crawling Back to You

Artist: Daughtry

The Arizona Diamondbacks' 2011 season was good enough for a division title, and though they did come up short in the NLDS, there's plenty of hope that they'll be crawling back to the playoffs despite rejuvenated opposition in the NL West.

Atlanta Braves

Song: Don't Stop

Artist: Foster the People

The Atlanta Braves spent much of the 2011 season primed for a postseason appearance, but things quickly fell apart towards the end of the season and their collapse ultimately sent them into the offseason without October baseball.

In 2012, the Braves faithful are certainly hoping their team doesn't stop winning early like they did last year.

Baltimore Orioles

Song: International Love

Artist: Pitbull ft. Chris Brown

The Baltimore Orioles have had their share of struggles in recent seasons, finding it increasingly difficult to work their way towards the top of the tough AL East.

This offseason, they showed some international love in bringing in players they hope can push them back towards the top.

Boston Red Sox

Song: Sorry For Party Rocking

Artist: LMFAO

Last season, the Boston Red Sox party rocked their way to a near-record collapse, falling out of the playoff race.

With a new sheriff in town, Bobby Valentine has cracked down on alcohol in the clubhouse and will hopefully right the ship for the Sox.

Chicago Cubs

Song: Mr. Know it All

Artist: Kelly Clarkson

He hasn't made a whole lot of moves just yet, but the Chicago Cubs brought Theo Epstein into the organization in the hopes that he will be their Mr. Know it All, and hopefully push their team in the right direction.

Chicago White Sox

Song: Shake it Out

Artist: Florence & the Machine

Adam Dunn came into the 2011 season looking to team up with Paul Konerko and slug their way through the AL Central.

Konerko held up his end of the bargain, but Dunn certainly did not. This year he looks to shake off any ill-effects from last year and get back to form.

Cincinnati Reds

Song: You Da One

Artist: Rihanna

The Cincinnati Reds turned a lot of heads this offseason with their acquisition of Mat Latos from San Diego in exchange for a number of players.

With the team giving up that much for Latos, it's clear that he was "da one" they wanted.

Cleveland Indians

Song: Brighter Than the Sun

Artist: Colbie Caillat

Getting off to a very hot start in 2011, the Cleveland Indians revitalized their fanbase, and though their acquisition of Ubaldo Jimenez failed to equate to a postseason berth, the team's future is looking brighter already.

Colorado Rockies

Song: Love You Like a Love Song

Artist: Selena Gomez

It seems like Michael Cuddyer was on the Colorado Rockies' radar as soon as the season ended last fall, and though he got plenty of interest from suitors like the Red Sox and Phillies, the Rockies were the ones that showed him the most love, giving him a three-year, $31.5 million deal.

Detroit Tigers

Song: Good Feeling

Artist: Flo Rida

Detroit Tigers fans were no doubt disappointed last fall when they fell just short of a World Series berth.

But with Cy Young/MVP winner Justin Verlander and newly signed Prince Fielder in tow, they've got to have a good feeling about their chances this time around.

Houston Astros

Song: Disaster

Artist: JoJo

Losing more than 100 games in 2011, it's safe to say last season was a disaster for the Houston Astros.

With the possibility of players like Wandy Rodriguez and Carlos Lee heading out the door towards the trade deadline, it might be more of the same in 2012.

Kansas City Royals

Song: We Are Young

Artist: Fun. & Janelle Monae 

There's plenty of excitement in Kansas City this season as the Royals prepare to play host to the mid-summer classic in July.

They've also got a group of young and talented players who look ready to put it all together any time now.

Los Angeles Angels

Song: Glad You Came

Artist: The Wanted

The Los Angeles Angels have plenty of talented players as it is, but you can bet that fans of the Halos are glad that Albert Pujols and C.J. Wilson came to town.

Los Angeles Dodgers

Song: Forget You

Artist: Cee-Lo Green

In the aftermath of the Frank McCourt era, the Los Angeles Dodgers current ownership situation continues to be a cloud over the future of the organization.

Even though they've been able to make moves for the better, like locking Matt Kemp in long-term, there certainly aren't any warm feelings left for McCourt.

Miami Marlins

Song: Sexy and I know It

Artist: LMFAO

With a new manager, shortstop, starting pitcher, and closer heading into spring training, the newly relocated Miami Marlins are emerging as a "sexy" team to watch for in 2012 in the eyes of a casual baseball fan—much like the Miami Heat were after Chris Bosh and LeBron James invaded South Beach.

Milwaukee Brewers

Song: Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)

Artist: Kelly Clarkson

Ryan Braun's successful appeal of his positive PED test came just weeks after Prince Fielder's signing just across Lake Michigan with the Detroit Tigers.

With the distractions put aside, the Brewers can finally set their sights on another NL Central crown.

Minnesota Twins

Song: Give Me Everything

Artist: Pitbull ft. Ne-Yo

It's no secret that the Minnesota Twins massively underperformed in 2011, with both poor play and injuries accounting for a 99-loss campaign.

With Joe Mauer, Justin Morneau, and Denard Span missing a combined 265 games last year, Twins fans are hoping they can give everything this time around.

New York Mets

Song: Without You

Artist: David Guetta ft. Usher

The New York Mets were surrounded by the question of whether or not Jose Reyes would be signed, dealt, or ignored for much of the 2011 season.

As he's found a home in a Marlins uniform, the Mets head into spring training and prepare to play the 2012 season without him.

New York Yankees

Song: Good Life

Artist: One Republic

The New York Yankees' 2011 season certainly ended in disappointment, but when you have the pedigree for success that the Bronx Bombers do, anything less than a championship is a disappointment.

With the most inconsistent member of their rotation now in the National League and one of the league's best young starters taking his place, they should be living the good life once again in 2012.

Oakland Athletics

Song: Moves Like Jagger

Artist: Maroon 5 ft. Christina Aguilera

Gio Gonzalez, Trevor Cahill, Josh Willingham and Andrew Bailey are all gone. Yoenis Cespedes and Manny Ramirez are now here.

I guess you could say Billy Beane is making moves like Jagger.

Philadelphia Phillies

Song: I won't Give Up

Artist: Jason Mraz

After a disappointing division series loss to the St. Louis Cardinals last October, Phillies fans were taken aback by the loss of a team primed for a World Series championship.

They're putting another great product onto the field again this year, and you'd better believe they won't be giving up until they're hoisting the hardware this fall.

Pittsburgh Pirates

Song: Domino

Artist: Jessie J

The Pittsburgh Pirates were dealt an early blow this spring, when newly acquired starter A.J. Burnett bunted a ball off of his face, fracturing his orbital bone and setting him aside for what could be 10 weeks.

Let's hope this isn't just the first unfortunate domino to fall for the Pirates.

San Diego Padres

Song: Young, Wild and Free

Artist: Wiz Khalifa & Snoop Dogg

With one of the youngest rosters in baseball, the San Diego Padres have gone through a number of changes, with highly touted prospect Anthony Rizzo and closer Heath Bell both out of the picture.

Carlos Quentin will be key to any success that the team has heading into the 2012 season.

San Francisco Giants

Song: Back Home

Artist: Gym Class Heroes

Playing in only 45 games this past season, the San Francisco Giants definitely missed the contributions Buster Posey makes on the field. There's no doubt they're happy to have him back this time around this season as they look to get back to the postseason.

Seattle Mariners

Song: Set Fire to the Rain

Artist: Adele

The Seattle Mariners made a bold move this offseason in unloading Michael Pineda to the New York Yankees in exchange for Jesus Montero.

If all pans out as planned, Montero will light a fire under an offense that has ranked near the bottom of the league in recent years.

St. Louis Cardinals

Song: The One That Got Away

Artist: Katy Perry

The St. Louis Cardinals are no doubt riding high after their improbable World Series championship, but with Albert Pujols absent from spring training, things are no doubt different as Cards fans ponder life without Pujols. 

Tampa Bay Rays

Song: Heartbeat

Artist: The Fray

The Tampa Bay Rays improbable run towards a postseason berth last fall was one of the great stories in baseball from all of 2011.

With the expanded playoffs coming to the league, teams like the Rays will have that much more of a heartbeat when September rolls around.

Texas Rangers

Song: Work Out

Artist: J. Cole

The Texas Rangers made a huge investment in Yu Darvish this offseason, beating out large posting bids from other teams, ultimately getting rights to negotiate with a fee of over $50 million.

Here's to hoping it works out for the Rangers as they look to replace the innings C.J. Wilson had been eating up.

Toronto Blue Jays

Song: Someone Like You

Artist: Adele

As mentioned, the Texas Rangers' biggest competition for the posting of Yu Darvish was none other than the Toronto Blue Jays, who hoped adding the ace would get them over the hump in the tough AL East.

With Darvish now in a Rangers uniform, the Blue Jays are left hoping they can find someone like him as they continue to ponder their options.

Washington Nationals

Song: A Thousand Years

Artist: Christina Perri

It may not actually be a thousand years since their last postseason appearance, but with the Washington Nationals/Montreal Expos franchise absent from the playoffs since 1981, it has to feel like it.