MLB Power Rankings: Week 11

1. Dodgers (47-24): Things just keep getting better and better for the Dodgers. Not only do they still have the best record in the majors but now Manny Ramirez is only a week or so away from rejoining them. Last week: 1

2. Red Sox (43-27): The Red Sox increased their lead in the AL East last week after going 5-2 and with the Yankees struggling. The Red Sox are probably the most balanced team in the majors which will prove to be very valuable when October rolls around. Last week: 2

3. Cardinals (40-32): The Cardinals have seemed to weather the storm that plagued them for the past two weeks. The Cards are finally starting to hit the ball as they averaged almost seven runs a game over the past week. Last week: NR

4. Tigers (39-31): The inconsistency continues for the Tigers. Now they're on a five-game winning streak after losing four-straight before that. The AL Central doesn't seem to be as tough as originally thought out to be so the Tigers should be able to win the division crown, but that's still a big "maybe". Last week: NR

5. Giants (38-32): It may have taken the Giants a while to get noticed, but I have definitely noticed that these guys might have a legitiment shot at the NL wild card. There's no starting rotation in the majors who can contend with the Giants starting rotation. That's exactly what you need in the postseason so don't count these guys out just because their hitting is anemic, even though it clearly is. Last week: NR

Almost In

Yankees (38-32): The wheels are slowly starting to fall off of the team that was playing extremely well just two weeks ago. A-rod isn't hitting anywhere near the level he was when he first returned and the rest of the lineup isn't hitting too much better.

Phillies (37-31): I may have jumped on the Phillies bandwagon too soon. They looked ridiculous last week in interleague play. They also have looked horrible at home with a 13-22 record. A World Series repeat is looking more and more unlikely every game.

Dropped from the rankings: Yankees (38-32), Phillies (37-31), Rangers (37-32)