MLB Power Rankings: Week 9

1. Dodgers (39-20): The Dodgers have led the Power Rankings for three-straight weeks now and they deserve it. The fact that they continue to have the best record in the majors without Manny Ramirez is extremely impressive. They're coming off a four-game split with Philly which isn't all that bad. Last week: 1

2. Yankees (34-23): The Yankees continue to lead the AL East and they start a series with the Red Sox tonight. It's very important that they break this current slump they are in against the BoSox to legitimize their lead of the AL East right now. Last week: 2

3. Phillies (33-22): A pretty productive week for the Phillies that featured two wins against the Dodgers. They start a big series with the Mets tonight where they can extend their three-game division lead. Last week: NR

4. Red Sox (33-24): Boston continues to stay on the heels of the Yakees and they better. The Yankees are playing their best baseball of the season and the Red Sox have to keep up. I know it's only June but September can sneak up on you fast. The good news is that David Ortiz seems to finally be breaking out of his slump. Last week: 4

5. Brewers (33-24): The Brew Crew have slowed down a little bit but they have yet to collapse. They let the Marlins get the best of them taking three of four from them. They need to obviously avoid losing to the team they're suppose to beat. Last week: 3

Almost In:

Rangers (33-24): The Rangers just can't seem to crack the Top 5 this season. That's ok, though. They're swinging the bat great right now and if they keep this pace up they'll win the AL West easily.

Tigers (31-26): Could there be a team who has been more inconsistent than Detroit this season? If they don't start playing to their potential the Twins will take them over in the division. Keep an eye out for that.

Dropped from the Rankings: Tigers (31-26)