MLB Power Rankings: Week 6

1. Blue Jays (27-14): The Blue Jays stay on top of the rankings for the second week in a row after getting a four-game sweep of the White Sox. Their division lead has grown to 3.5 games but the Yankees and Red Sox are finally starting to play like we expected. This is going to be a tough division to even finish second in. Last week: 1

2. Brewers (24-14): The Brewers are winners of eight of their last nine games and are currently on a six-game winning streak. They also just got done sweeping the Cardinals and lead the NL Central by two games. They're going to have to continue to play this way all season playing in what might be the best division in baseball. Last week: 5

3. Red Sox (22-16): Their record may not jump off of the screen at you, but we all know this is one of the best teams in baseball. A huge three-game series with the Blue Jays starts tommorow and will really show who's for real between these two teams. Last week: 2

4. Dodgers (27-13): The Dodgers creep back into the Top 5 despite not having Manny. Other key players like Orlando Hudson and Juan Pierre have stepped up so far in Manny's absence. If the Dodgers can just save face while Manny is gone then this team still looks like a valid choice for representing the NL in the World Series. Last week: NR

5. Cubs (21-15): Finally the Cubs have started playing to their potential. Good thing the baseball season is 162 games or these guys would be done for. They still have a lot of work to do in the NL Central, but nonetheless they look a whole lot better than they did a month ago. Last week: NR

Almost In:

Rangers (23-14): I bet the Rangers wish the whole season could be played in the month of May. They're now 13-3 this month and lead the AL West by four games. It's not going to take much to win this division so if the Rangers can just play half this well the rest of the season then you're looking at your AL West champs.

Yankees (21-17): My preseason pick for winning the World Series is finally starting to catch some steam. They're on a six-game winning streak, which included two wins over the Blue Jays. The pitching has gotten a whole lot better and as much as it pains me to mention this, A-Rod has helped this club out in the hitting department. Another strong week and these guys will be back in the Top 5.

Dropped from the rankings: Cardinals (21-15), Tigers (20-17)