Updated MLB Power Rankings: Josh Hamilton and the Texas Rangers Remain on Top

As we move closer to the summer months, a small group of teams have begun to separate themselves from the pack in MLB as it becomes more and more clear who the legitimate contenders are.

This past week saw a number of significant injuries and one of the greatest single-week performances of all-time from Rangers superstar Josh Hamilton.

As for big movers, the Mets and Pirates had productive weeks moving up, while the Diamondbacks and Phillies dropped down the rankings.

Here is a look at this week's MLB power rankings. Check back here each Monday morning for an updated look at where your favorite team stands.

*Note: Rosters taken from MLBDepthCharts

30. Minnesota Twins (10-24, Previous: 30)

Current Lineup

CF Denard Span
SS Brian Dozier
C Joe Mauer
LF Josh Willingham
DH Ryan Doumit
1B Chris Parmelee
3B Trevor Plouffe 
RF Darin Mastroianni
2B Jamey Carroll

Current Rotation

SP Carl Pavano
SP Nick Blackburn
SP Jason Marquis
SP Scott Diamond
SP P.J. Walters
CL Matt Capps 

Team Outlook

All things considered, it was a decent week for the Twins, as they split a four-game series with the Blue Jays after dropping two of three to the Angels for a 3-4 week.

The team shook things up to close out the week, moving Francisco Liriano (9.45 ERA) to the bullpen, sending third baseman Danny Valencia (.190 BA) to the minors and inserting Brian Dozier at shortstop. Also, Scott Diamond has been terrific after being added to the rotation last week, going 2-0 through 14 scoreless innings of work in his first two starts.

29. San Diego Padres (12-23, Previous: 29)

Current Lineup

RF Will Venable
LF Chris Denorfia 
3B Chase Headley
1B Yonder Alonso
C Nick Hundley
2B Orlando Hudson
CF Cameron Maybin
SS Jason Bartlett
Pitcher

Current Rotation

SP Edinson Volquez
SP Jeff Suppan
SP Clayton Richard
SP Anthony Bass
SP Tim Stauffer
CL Dale Thayer

Team Outlook

The Padres posted a decent 3-3 week, taking two of three from the Rockies at home before dropping two of three to the Phillies on the road.

Both Joe Wieland and Huston Street hit the DL this past week, and Carlos Quentin is still no closer to returning. However, starter Tim Stauffer, who was originally slated to be the Opening Day starter but has yet to pitch so far this season, will be activated from the DL in time to make his season debut on Monday.

28. Colorado Rockies (13-20, Previous: 24)

Current Lineup

2B Marco Scutaro
3B Jonathan Herrera
LF Carlos Gonzalez
SS Troy Tulowitzki
1B Todd Helton
RF Michael Cuddyer
C Ramon Hernandez
CF Dexter Fowler
Pitcher

Current Rotation 

SP Jamie Moyer
SP Juan Nicasio
SP Alex White
SP Christian Friedrich
SP ??? (TBD)
CL Rafael Betancourt

Team Outlook

After dropping two of three to the Padres in a battle for last in the NL West, the Rockies were outscored 20-9 in a three-game sweep at the hands of the Dodgers.

Drew Pomeranz was sent down to work on his command, opening the door for Christian Friedrich to make his first start (6 IP 1 ER), and Friedrich was solid enough to earn another. The team will need a replacement for Pomeranz, and anyone should be an upgrade, as the staff's 5.10 ERA ranks dead last in the NL.

27. Chicago Cubs (14-20, Previous: 27)

Current Lineup 

RF David DeJesus
CF Tony Campana
SS Starlin Castro
1B Bryan LaHair
LF Alfonso Soriano
3B Ian Stewart
2B Darwin Barney
C Geovany Soto
Pitcher

Current Rotation

SP Ryan Dempster
SP Matt Garza
SP Jeff Samardzija
SP Chris Volstad
SP Paul Maholm
CL Rafael Dolis

Team Outlook

The Cubs opened the week taking two of three from a good Braves team, but dropped two of three to the Brewers on the road to split the week 3-3.

Bryan LaHair (.340 BA 8 HR 18 RBI) and Starlin Castro (.331 BA 20 RBI 12 SB) have continued their terrific seasons, but holes in the lineup and bullpen continue to keep the Cubs from being anything more than a .500 team at best.

26. Kansas City Royals (13-20, Previous: 28)

Current Lineup

CF Jarrod Dyson 
LF Alex Gordon
DH Billy Butler
1B Eric Hosmer
RF Jeff Francoeur
3B Mike Moustakas
C Humberto Quintero
2B Chris Getz
SS Alcides Escobar

Current Rotation

SP Bruce Chen
SP Luke Hochevar
SP Danny Duffy
SP Felipe Paulino 
SP ??? (TBD)
CL Jonathan Broxton

Team Outlook

It was a stellar week for a scuffling Royals team, as they took two of three from both the Red Sox and White Sox and are now 10-6 since snapping their 12-game losing streak.

Billy Butler (.285 BA 6 HR 25 RBI) continues to lead the offensive charge, as slowly but surely, things have begun to turn around in Kansas City. They will need to find a spot starter this week after Jonathan Sanchez hit the 15-day DL with bicep tendinitis.

25. Houston Astros (15-19, Previous: 23)

Current Lineup

CF Jordan Schafer
2B Jose Altuve
LF J.D. Martinez
1B Carlos Lee
SS Jed Lowrie
RF Brian Bogusevic
3B Chris Johnson
C Jason Castro

Current Rotation

SP Wandy Rodriguez
SP Lucas Harrell
SP Bud Norris
SP J.A. Happ
SP Jordan Lyles
CL Brett Myers

Team Outlook

The Astros dropped two of three to both the Marlins and Pirates, as they failed to build off a 5-1 performance the previous week and dropped down to fourth in the NL Central.

Despite a tough week, there is no ignoring that the Astros have been much better than expected, and they could very well avoid a last-place finish in the NL Central if they maintain their current level of play.

24. Seattle Mariners (16-20, Previous: 25)

Current Lineup

2B Dustin Ackley
SS Brendan Ryan
RF Ichiro Suzuki
C Jesus Montero
3B Kyle Seager
1B Justin Smoak
LF Mike Carp
DH Alex Liddi
CF Michael Saunders

Current Rotation

SP Felix Hernandez
SP Jason Vargas
SP Hector Noesi
SP Blake Beavan
SP Kevin Millwood
CL Brandon League

Team Outlook

The Mariners had a tough draw this past week and held their own, winning two of three against the Tigers at home before losing two of three to the Yankees in New York.

Their entire offense (.235 BA) continues to struggle, although Kyle Seager (.295 BA 4 HR 20 RBI) has been a bright spot. Their pitching has been inconsistent, but Felix Hernandez (3-2, 2.29 ERA) and Jason Vargas (4-2, 2.79 ERA) have been tough at the top.

23. Arizona Diamondbacks (15-20, Previous: 13)

Current Lineup

SS Willie Bloomquist
CF Gerardo Parra
RF Justin Upton
LF Jason Kubel
C Miguel Montero
1B Paul Goldschmidt
2B Aaron Hill
3B Ryan Roberts
Pitcher

Current Rotation

SP Ian Kennedy
SP Trevor Cahill
SP Joe Saunders
SP Wade Miley
SP Patrick Corbin
CL J.J. Putz

Team Outlook

A disaster of a week drops the Diamondbacks down significantly, as they were swept by the Cardinals before dropping two of three to the Giants, both series at home, for a 1-5 week.

The starting pitching has been solid, and the bullpen has been dominant, but the lineup continues to struggle. Justin Upton (.225 BA 3 HR 9 RBI) has been particularly disappointing, but it has been a team effort in struggling at the dish. Cody Ransom (.295 BA 4 HR 12 RBI) has provided a spark in a utility role.

22. Milwaukee Brewers (15-19, Previous: 21)

Current Lineup

CF Nyjer Morgan
2B Rickie Weeks
LF Ryan Braun
3B Aramis Ramirez
RF Corey Hart
C Jonathan Lucroy
1B Travis Ishikawa
SS Cesar Izturis
Pitcher

Current Rotation

SP Yovani Gallardo
SP Zack Greinke
SP Randy Wolf
SP Shaun Marcum
SP Marco Estrada
CL John Axford

Team Outlook

The Brewers stayed in the NL Central this past week, dropping two of three to the Reds before taking two of three from the Cubs, as they are now tied for fourth with the Astros.

Ryan Braun had a strong week (9-for-21, two HRs), but the rest of the offense continues to struggle in the absence of Prince Fielder. Career minor leaguer Edwin Maysonet provided the highlight of the week with a grand slam in his first big league start since 2009.

21. Philadelphia Phillies (16-19, Previous: 14)

Current Lineup

SS Jimmy Rollins
LF Juan Pierre
CF Shane Victorino
RF Hunter Pence
1B Ty Wigginton
C Carlos Ruiz
3B Placido Polanco
2B Freddy Galvis
Pitcher 

Current Rotation

SP Roy Halladay
SP Cliff Lee
SP Vance Worley
SP Cole Hamels
SP Joe Blanton
CL Jonathan Papelbon

Team Outlook

After getting swept by the Mets to open the week, the Phillies managed to pull things together and take two of three from the Padres, but they continue to fall back in a deep NL East.

Believe it or not, catcher Carlos Ruiz (.330 BA 6 HR 22 RBI) has been by far their best offensive player, and if that isn't indicative of how their season has gone at the dish, I don't know what is. On the plus side, Cliff Lee is back and, if nothing else, is 3-for-8 on the year at the plate.

20. Pittsburgh Pirates (16-18, Previous: 26)

Current Lineup

LF Alex Presley
RF Jose Tabata
CF Andrew McCutchen
3B Pedro Alvarez
2B Neil Walker
1B Garrett Jones
SS Clint Barmes
C Rod Barajas
Pitcher

Current Rotation

SP Erik Bedard
SP James McDonald
SP A.J. Burnett
SP Charlie Morton
SP Kevin Correia
CL Joel Hanrahan

Team Outlook

A good week by the Pirates ended with a good-sized climb up the rankings, as they opened the week taking two of three from the Nationals and completed a 4-2 week with a series win against the Astros.

The offense continues to be terrible (.222 BA, 2.9 runs per game), but they are finding ways to win games and certainly have room to improve on how they are currently playing.

19. Los Angeles Angels (15-20, Previous: 20)

Current Lineup

CF Mike Trout
3B Alberto Callaspo
1B Albert Pujols
DH Kendrys Morales
RF Torii Hunter
2B Howie Kendrick
LF Vernon Wells
SS Erick Aybar
C Bobby Wilson

Current Rotation

SP Jered Weaver
SP Dan Haren
SP Ervin Santana
SP C.J. Wilson
SP Jerome Williams
CL Scott Downs

Team Outlook

The Angels continued their middling play, taking two of three from the Twins before losing two of three to the division-leading Rangers, as they were outscored 25-13.

No team has underperformed more than the Angels, starting with prized signing Albert Pujols (.196 BA 1 HR 12 RBI). He is far from the only offender, though, as the team ranks in the lower half of baseball across the board offensively.

18. Chicago White Sox (16-19, Previous: 19)

Current Lineup

CF Alejandro De Aza
SS Alexei Ramirez
DH Adam Dunn
1B Paul Konerko
C A.J. Pierzynski
RF Alex Rios
LF Dayan Viciedo
3B Brent Morel
2B Gordon Beckham

Current Rotation

SP John Danks
SP Jake Peavy
SP Gavin Floyd
SP Chris Sale
SP Phil Humber
CL Addison Reed

Team Outlook

After splitting a four-game series with the division-leading Indians, the White Sox dropped two of three to the Royals for a 3-4 week.

Chris Sale returned to the rotation after a week to rest his arm, and it looks as though rookie Addison Reed will assume the closer's role for the time being, at least. The team still has far too many dead spots in the lineup to contend, with four regulars hitting .208 or lower.

17. Boston Red Sox (15-19, Previous: 22)

Current Lineup

SS Mike Aviles
RF Ryan Sweeney
2B Dustin Pedroia
1B Adrian Gonzalez
DH David Ortiz
LF Cody Ross
C Jarrod Saltalamacchia
3B Will Middlebrooks
CF Marlon Byrd

Current Rotation

SP Jon Lester
SP Josh Beckett
SP Clay Buchholz
SP Felix Doubront
SP Daniel Bard
CL Alfredo Aceves

Team Outlook

The roller coaster of a season continued for the Red Sox, as they bounced back from a 1-5 week to go 4-3 last week, taking three of four from the Indians and losing two of three to the Royals.

The offense has gotten a boost from Daniel Nava (6-for-10, four doubles) and is starting to round into form, but the pitching staff remains one giant question mark.

16. Oakland Athletics (18-17, Previous: 17)

Current Lineup

2B Jemile Weeks
SS Cliff Pennington 
RF Josh Reddick
LF Seth Smith
DH Kila Ka'aihue
3B Brandon Inge
1B Daric Barton
C Kurt Suzuki
CF Collin Cowgill

Current Rotation

SP Brandon McCarthy
SP Bartolo Colon
SP Tom Milone
SP Tyson Ross
SP Jarrod Parker
CL Brian Fuentes

Team Outlook

The A's continued their solid play, going 3-3 on the week as they split series with a pair of good teams in the Blue Jays and Tigers.

Yoenis Cespedes hit the DL with a strained hand, and the lineup will be shuffled in his absence. Brandon Inge (4 HR 17 RBI) has been a terrific pickup, and the offense as a whole has been vastly improved of late.

15. San Francisco Giants (17-17, Previous: 15)

Current Lineup 

CF Angel Pagan
1B Brandon Belt
LF Melky Cabrera
C Buster Posey
RF Nate Schierholtz
3B Joaquin Arias
2B Emmanuel Burriss
SS Brandon Crawford
Pitcher

Current Rotation

SP Tim Lincecum
SP Madison Bumgarner
SP Matt Cain
SP Barry Zito
SP Ryan Vogelsong
CL Santiago Casilla

Team Outlook

The Giants spent the week on the road, dropping two of three to the Dodgers before winning two of three against the slumping Diamondbacks.

As with past seasons, the Giants' pitching is good enough to win them games, but their offense is clearly holding them back. Conor Gillaspie was demoted, moving Joaquin Arias (.400 BA at Triple-A) to the starting third base role.

14. Detroit Tigers (17-17, Previous: 10)

Current Lineup

CF Austin Jackson
LF Andy Dirks
3B Miguel Cabrera
1B Prince Fielder
DH Delmon Young
C Alex Avila
SS Jhonny Peralta
RF Brennan Boesch
2B Ryan Raburn

Current Rotation

SP Justin Verlander
SP Drew Smyly
SP Max Scherzer
SP Rick Porcello
SP Doug Fister
CL Jose Valverde

Team Outlook

The Tigers spent the week matched up with the AL West, dropping two of three to the Mariners before splitting a four-game series with the Athletics.

Doug Fister (6 IP 1 ER 8 K) was terrific in his return from injury, and the pitching staff has been solid, but offensively, there are a number of holes, with four regulars hitting under .250.

13. Cincinnati Reds (17-16, Previous: 12)

Current Lineup

SS Zack Cozart
CF Drew Stubbs
1B Joey Votto
2B Brandon Phillips
RF Jay Bruce
3B Scott Rolen
LF Ryan Ludwick
C Ryan Hanigan
Pitcher

Current Rotation

SP Johnny Cueto
SP Mat Latos
SP Bronson Arroyo
SP Homer Bailey
SP Mike Leake
CL Sean Marshall 

Team Outlook

After winning two of three against the Brewers, the Reds lost two of three to the Nationals at home, but have still maintained second place in the NL Central.

The Reds stars are finally playing like they should, but their offense has struggled outside of Jay Bruce and Joey Votto with a .237 team average.

The offense should get better and be a strength of the team—it is the pitching that will need to hold up.

12. Cleveland Indians (18-16, Previous: 9)

Current Lineup

LF Johnny Damon
2B Jason Kipnis
SS Asdrubal Cabrera
C Carlos Santana
DH Travis Hafner
RF Shin-Soo Choo
CF Michael Brantley
1B Casey Kotchman
3B Jack Hannahan

Current Rotation

SP Justin Masterson
SP Ubaldo Jimenez
SP Derek Lowe
SP Jeanmar Gomez
SP Zach McAllister
CL Chris Perez

Team Outlook

Despite a 3-5 week, the Indians managed to hold on to first place in the AL Central. They split a four-game series with the White Sox before dropping three of four to the Red Sox.

Offensively, eight players have tallied double-digit RBI, as it has been a complete team effort to score runs. The pitching staff has a 4.39 ERA, but has managed to do enough to win games. 

11. Miami Marlins (18-16, Previous: 18)

Current Lineup

SS Jose Reyes
2B Omar Infante
3B Hanley Ramirez
LF Logan Morrison
RF Giancarlo Stanton
1B Gaby Sanchez
CF Emilio Bonifacio
C John Buck
Pitcher

Current Rotation

SP Josh Johnson
SP Mark Buehrle
SP Ricky Nolasco
SP Carlos Zambrano
SP Anibal Sanchez
CL Heath Bell

Team Outlook

The Marlins won a pair of series last week, beating the Astros on the road and the Mets at home, finishing the week with a 4-2 record. However, that was not enough to move them out of fourth in the NL East.

Giancarlo Stanton (.289 BA 7 HR 22 RBI) has continued to heat up, capping off the week with a walk-off grand slam. The pitching staff ranks sixth in the NL with a 3.38 ERA, and the offense should continue to come around moving forward. However, Heath Bell continues to struggle mightily in the closer's role.

10. New York Mets (19-15, Previous: 16)

Current Lineup

CF Andres Torres
LF Kirk Nieuwenhuis
3B David Wright
RF Lucas Duda
2B Daniel Murphy
1B Ike Davis
SS Ronny Cedeno
C Mike Nickeas
Pitcher

Current Rotation

SP Johan Santana
SP R.A. Dickey
SP Jon Niese
SP Miguel Batista
SP Dillon Gee
CL Frank Francisco

Team Outlook

The Mets swept the Phillies to open the week, but dropped two of three to the Marlins in Miami. It was still enough to propel them into third place in the division and up the list several spots.

David Wright (.400 BA 4 HR 21 RBI) has continued his terrific season, but the team has a trio of starters on the DL now in C Josh Thole, SS Ruben Tejada and LF Jason Bay. It may be time for Frank Francisco to be removed from the closer's role too, as he has an 8.56 ERA.

9. Toronto Blue Jays (19-16, Previous: 8)

Current Lineup

2B Kelly Johnson
SS Yunel Escobar
RF Jose Bautista
DH Edwin Encarnacion
LF Eric Thames
3B Brett Lawrie
CF Colby Rasmus
1B Adam Lind
C J.P. Arencibia

Current Rotation

SP Ricky Romero
SP Brandon Morrow
SP Henderson Alvarez
SP Kyle Drabek
SP Drew Hutchison
CL Casey Janssen

Team Outlook

The Blue Jays completed a 3-3 week by splitting a four-game series with the Twins after taking one in a quick two-game series with the Athletics.

Another week has passed, and the Blue Jays have continued to win games despite the struggles of Jose Bautista (.198 BA). Whenever he gets hot, they could be one of the best teams in all of baseball, as their starting rotation has been great.

8. New York Yankees (19-15, Previous: 11)

Current Lineup

SS Derek Jeter
CF Curtis Granderson
3B Alex Rodriguez
2B Robinson Cano
1B Mark Teixeira
RF Nick Swisher
LF Raul Ibanez
DH Eric Chavez
C Russell Martin

Current Rotation

SP CC Sabathia
SP Hiroki Kuroda
SP Phil Hughes
SP Ivan Nova
SP Andy Pettitte
CL David Robertson

Team Outlook

The Yankees opened the week taking two of three from the Rays before closing things out by also taking two of three from the Mariners, as they kept pace in the AL East.

Andy Pettitte made his return (6.1 IP 4 ER) and should only get better moving forward, and with that, the pitching staff will certainly be improved. Despite the injuries the team has suffered, the Yankees should still be okay.

7. St. Louis Cardinals (20-14, Previous: 5)

Current Lineup

SS Rafael Furcal
CF Jon Jay
LF Matt Holliday
RF Carlos Beltran
1B Lance Berkman
3B David Freese
C Yadier Molina
2B Skip Schumaker
Pitcher

Current Rotation

SP Kyle Lohse
SP Jaime Garcia
SP Adam Wainwright
SP Lance Lynn
SP Jake Westbrook
CL Jason Motte

Team Outlook

The Cardinals started the week hot by sweeping the Diamondbacks, but they were swept by a good Braves team to close out the week for a 3-3 finish.

The offense will get a big boost from the return of Lance Berkman, who was activated from the disabled list on Monday. That will move Allen Craig (.359 BA 5 HR 16 RBI) to a super utility role and should make the entire offense better as a whole.

6. Washington Nationals (21-13, Previous: 4)

Current Lineup

SS Ian Desmond
LF Roger Bernadina
3B Ryan Zimmerman
1B Adam LaRoche
RF Bryce Harper
2B Danny Espinosa
CF Rick Ankiel
C Jesus Flores
Pitcher

Current Rotation

SP Stephen Strasburg
SP Gio Gonzalez
SP Jordan Zimmermann
SP Edwin Jackson
SP Ross Detwiler
CL Henry Rodriguez

Team Outlook

The Nationals started the week dropping two of three to the Pirates, but bounced back for a 3-3 finish by taking two of three from the Reds.

The team was dealt a blow when Wilson Ramos tore his ACL, as he will likely be out for the season. However, Ryan Zimmerman is back, which will be a huge boost to the offense. Meanwhile, the pitching staff continues to dominate with a combined 2.73 ERA.

5. Tampa Bay Rays (21-14, Previous: 2)

Current Lineup

LF Desmond Jennings
1B Carlos Pena
CF B.J. Upton
RF Matt Joyce
DH Luke Scott
2B Ben Zobrist
3B Will Rhymes
C Jose Molina
SS Sean Rodriguez

Current Rotation

SP James Shields
SP David Price
SP Jeremy Hellickson
SP Matt Moore
SP Jeff Niemann
CL Fernando Rodney

Team Outlook

The Rays matched up against the two teams fighting for the top spot in the AL East in the Orioles and Yankees and struggled to a 2-4 record, taking one game from each team. They were, however, on the road for both series.

As the starting pitching continues to round into form, the fact that the Rays have a vastly improved offense (ninth in MLB in runs scored) will become even more evident, and the team continues to play without superstar Evan Longoria.

4. Atlanta Braves (22-13, Previous: 6)

Current Lineup

CF Michael Bourn
LF Martin Prado
3B Chipper Jones
C Brian McCann
2B Dan Uggla
1B Freddie Freeman
RF Jason Heyward
SS Tyler Pastornicky
Pitcher

Current Rotation

SP Tim Hudson
SP Tommy Hanson
SP Mike Minor
SP Brandon Beachy
SP Randall Delgado
CL Craig Kimbrel

Team Outlook

Playing on the road, the Braves dropped two of three to the Cubs but bounced back and swept the NL Central-leading Cardinals to move into first place in the NL East.

The team continues to win despite a 4.21 team ERA that ranks 22nd in baseball. Their rotation is seemingly too talented and deep to continue to struggle like they have, and the Braves' best baseball is likely ahead of them.

3. Baltimore Orioles (22-13. Previous: 3)

Current Lineup

LF Xavier Avery
SS J.J. Hardy
RF Nick Markakis
CF Adam Jones 
C Matt Wieters
1B Chris Davis
3B Wilson Betemit
DH Nick Johnson
2B Robert Andino

Current Rotation 

SP Jake Arrieta
SP Jason Hammel
SP Brian Matusz
SP Wei-Yin Chen
SP Tommy Hunter
CL Jim Johnson 

Team Outlook

It doesn't get much tougher than the Orioles' week last week, as they faced the Rangers and Rays, dropping three of four to Texas before taking two of three from the Rays to remain one game up in the AL East.

Nolan Reimold, Endy Chavez and Mark Reynolds all hit the DL this past week, and 22-year-old Xavier Avery will get a chance to show what he can do atop the lineup. The Nationals vs. Orioles series at the end of next week is as intriguing a matchup as any in interleague play.

2. Los Angeles Dodgers (23-11, Previous: 7)

Current Lineup

SS Dee Gordon
2B Mark Ellis
CF Matt Kemp
RF Andre Ethier
LF Bobby Abreu
1B James Loney
3B Juan Uribe
C A.J. Ellis
Pitcher

Current Rotation

SP Clayton Kershaw
SP Chad Billingsley
SP Chris Capuano
SP Aaron Harang
SP Ted Lilly
CL Kenley Jansen

Team Outlook

The Dodgers reclaimed the best record in the NL with a 5-1 week, as they took two of three from the Giants before sweeping the Rockies.

While Matt Kemp and Andre Ethier have been the story of the season, catcher A.J. Ellis has been quietly productive with a .317/.462/.512 triple-slash and 15 RBI. Strikeout machine Kenley Jansen (30 Ks, 18.2 IP) takes over as closer for Javy Guerra (8-of-11 saves, 4.80 ERA).

1. Texas Rangers (23-12, Previous: 1)

Current Lineup

2B Ian Kinsler
SS Elvis Andrus
CF Josh Hamilton
3B Adrian Beltre
DH Michael Young
RF Nelson Cruz
LF David Murphy
C Mike Napoli
1B Mitch Moreland

Current Rotation

SP Colby Lewis
SP Derek Holland
SP Yu Darvish
SP Matt Harrison
SP Neftali Feliz
CL Joe Nathan 

Team Outlook

Who else but the Rangers in the top spot, a spot they have held all season? They took three of four from the upstart Orioles before taking two of three from the Angels, as they piled up 61 runs on the week.

Josh Hamilton (.402 BA 18 HR 44 RBI) had an absolutely ridiculous week (14-for-30 9 HR 18 RBI), including a four-homer game, and has officially surpassed Matt Kemp as the most impressive hitter of 2012.