Almost a third into the season, so trends have been taking shape for awhile. Here are the top teams ranked by W-L first, and run differential second (in parens):
1. Honolulu Brawling Kahunas 41-9: getting crazy-good pitching and remarkable seasons from oldies Sammy Sierra (.403 BA) and Butch Collins (.363).
2. Kansas City Masterpiece 35-15: Neil Parker and Felipe Espinoza both over 1.000 OPS; Art Drew off to a 7-0 start.
3. Chicago Gangsta' Chimps 34-16 (+140): on pace to score nearly 1300 runs; 3rd straight MVP for James Martin (.335/21/75)?
4. Richmond Tides 36-14 (+63): Balance - 5th in runs scored, 4th in Team ERA. Gerald Kirby (5-1, 1.91 ERA) and Thomas Moya (.298/17/34) leading the way.
5. Durham Blue Devils 33-17: Almost as prolific as the Chimps. Tyrone Dawkins' (.388/16/55) FA contract looks like a bargain now, and Tripp Snow (.341/16/57) is having his usual great season.
6. Oakland Oaks 30-20 (+69): Just keep adding good young players. Pascual Ordonez (.280/24/53) is on a 78-HR pace; Tony Tarasco is 8-2, 2.39.
7. Philadelphia Clarkerrs 30-20 (+60): Surprise contender is getting great pitching (3.47 ERA) and a power attack (71 homers). Armando Romo (.347/19/50) is making an MVP bid; Cecil Flores (4-2, 2.51 ERA) leads the staff.
8. Toronto Tornfingers 28-22 (+42): Best NL team OPS. Gary Munson (.272/9/26), Danny Brunette (.324/10/33), Matthew Payton (.321/9/24) and Steve Wilson (.279/17/54) lead the balanced attack.
9. Arizona Flip-Floppers 28-22 (-22) Somehow playing .560 ball while socring 22 fewer runs than they've allowed (.455 expected %). It helps when your closer is 20-for-20 with a 0.46 ERA (Hooks Perisho). Also helps to have Joe Thompson (.372/19/52).
10. Memphis Maulers 27-23 (+56): Pitching rules in the big ballpark: Robert Knight (5-2, 2.70 ERA) and Coco Casey 4-1, 3.19 ERA) have Maulers runnign second in NL South.
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