1. Mariners: Held off Angels ... Here come the A's.

2. Yankees: Seem to be laying in wait.

3. Diamondbacks: Did not have easy time with O's.

4. Red Sox: Can they take the heat in second half?

5. Braves: Got back to where they once belonged.

6. Dodgers: Green party gaining influence in West.

7. Cardinals: Could be on top of NL Central to stay.

8. Athletics: Hottest team in baseball ... finally.

9. Angels: Used to be the hottest team in baseball.

10. Giants: Very much alive in three-team race.

11. Expos: Showing sizzle again.

12. Twins: Faltered recently, but no one noticed.

13. Reds: Ran into regrouping Mariners at wrong time.

14. Marlins: Showing some buoyancy.

15. Mets: Perked up some during Subway Series.

16. White Sox: Should be more than .500 team.

17. Indians: New mix has not produced winning chemistry.

18. Orioles: More exciting than record would indicate.

19. Pirates: Giles coming on. Rest of team isn't.

20. Phillies: Time to cash in on Rolen.

21. Padres: Just overmatched in NL West.

22. Rockies: Rocky road play is the problem.

23. Astros: Killer B's have lost their sting.

24. Cubs: Good Sammy Club going nowhere.

25. Blue Jays: CFL season is just around the corner.

26. Rangers: The poster boys for economic reform.

27. Royals: Trade Sweeney ... preferably here.

28. Brewers: Two major injuries in one game. Ouch.

29. Tigers: Time for a new five-year plan.

30. Devil Rays: New stadium. Contraction. Pick one.