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Atlanta Braves (11-1)
The best record in baseball and a sweep of the Nationals is enough for Atlanta to gain the top spot. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
The Braves have won 9 straight games to start the season and could extend that with their upcoming schedule.
The Braves have won 9 straight games to start the season and could extend that with their upcoming schedule.
San Francisco Giants (9-4)
Brandon Crawford continues to hit after a better-than-expected second half last season. (Photo by Brian Kersey/Getty Images)
The Giants completed the series sweep of the Rockies with a 10-0 win on Wednesday.
The Giants completed the series sweep of the Rockies with a 10-0 win on Wednesday.
Washington Nationals (7-5)
Mike Trout took round one. So far Bryce Harper is leading round two. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Ryan Zimmerman became the first player in Nationals history to play 1,000 games in the Nats uniform.
Ryan Zimmerman became the first player in Nationals history to play 1,000 games in the Nats uniform.
Oakland Athletics (9-4)
Oakland's nine-game winning streak propels them up the list. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)The A's earned their ninth straight win with a walk-off home run in the 12th inning over Tigers.
Arizona Diamondbacks (8-4)
Through the early stages of the season Aaron Hill is rewarding Arizona's confidence in him. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
D-backs placed Jason Kubel on the 15-day DL with a strained left quad muscle and activated Cody Ross to take his place.
D-backs placed Jason Kubel on the 15-day DL with a strained left quad muscle and activated Cody Ross to take his place.
Los Angeles Dodgers (7-5)
Losing Zack Greinke for eight weeks is a miserable break for the Dodgers. On the bright side: Adrian Gonzalez and Carl Crawford are looking vintage. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Ted Lilly will make another start in the Minors before coming up to the Majors. Lilly is rehabing from shoulder surgery.
Ted Lilly will make another start in the Minors before coming up to the Majors. Lilly is rehabing from shoulder surgery.
Detroit Tigers (7-5)
Victor Martinez's return is not going as planned so far. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
Prince Fielder earned AL Player of the Week honors for his four doubles, two home runs and 11 RBIs over six games last week.
Prince Fielder earned AL Player of the Week honors for his four doubles, two home runs and 11 RBIs over six games last week.
Texas Rangers (8-5)
Expect Julio Borbon—a speedy outfielder—to be moved this week. (Photo by Rob Tringali/Getty Images)
Rangers have decided to keep Derek Lowe in the bullpen and call up Justin Grimm to take the spot in the starting rotation.
Rangers have decided to keep Derek Lowe in the bullpen and call up Justin Grimm to take the spot in the starting rotation.
St. Louis Cardinals (7-5)
The Cardinals' rotation is just rolling right now. Adam Wainwright, Shelby Miller, and Jake Westbrook are leading the way. (Photo by Jeff Curry/Getty Images)
Adam Wainwright threw his second career shutout against the Brewers which extended the Cardinals pitching staff's string of scoreless innings to 32 innings.
Adam Wainwright threw his second career shutout against the Brewers which extended the Cardinals pitching staff's string of scoreless innings to 32 innings.
Boston Red Sox (7-4)
Clay Buchholz and Jon Lester are off to hot starts and the Red Sox' bullpen looks good—even with a closer controversy brewing. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
Clay Buchholz carried a no-hitter into the eighth inning of the Red Sox's 5-0 win over the Rays.
Clay Buchholz carried a no-hitter into the eighth inning of the Red Sox's 5-0 win over the Rays.
Cincinnati Reds (5-7)
A rough week for the Reds, who followed up a series loss to the Cardinals with another to the Pirates. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)
Bronson Arroyo had a perfect game through five innings before it all fell apart, and the Cardinals rallied past the Reds, 5-1.
Bronson Arroyo had a perfect game through five innings before it all fell apart, and the Cardinals rallied past the Reds, 5-1.
New York Yankees (6-5)
Remember how Robinson Cano wasn't hitting and the Yankees weren't winning during the first week? Scratch that. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Could this be a look into the future? Robinson Cano played shortstop for one inning in the team's loss to the Orioles.
Could this be a look into the future? Robinson Cano played shortstop for one inning in the team's loss to the Orioles.
Baltimore Orioles (6-6)
It's nice seeing Nick Markakis healthy and productive. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
Chris Davis and Manny Machado hit home runs as the Orioles rallied for five runs in the ninth inning to secure an 8-5 win over the Red Sox.
Chris Davis and Manny Machado hit home runs as the Orioles rallied for five runs in the ninth inning to secure an 8-5 win over the Red Sox.
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (4-8)
The biggest disappointment in the league thus far. It's not just that they were losing, but how they were losing. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
Erick Aybar and Kevin Jepsen were added to the disabled list along with Jared Weaver this week.
Erick Aybar and Kevin Jepsen were added to the disabled list along with Jared Weaver this week.
Toronto Blue Jays (5-7)
Jose Reyes' injury is a big blow to a team that was off to a less-than-desired start. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)
Reyes received a second opinion and confirmed that he will likely be out at least 3 months.
Reyes received a second opinion and confirmed that he will likely be out at least 3 months.
Cleveland Indians (5-6)
Offseason additions Nick Swisher, Michael Bourn, and Mark Reynolds are having a big early-season impact for Cleveland. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
Mark Reynolds, hit a grand slam as the Indians beat the White Sox 9-4 on Saturday.
Mark Reynolds, hit a grand slam as the Indians beat the White Sox 9-4 on Saturday.
New York Mets (7-4)
Matt Harvey could not complete a no-hitter, he did however reaffirm his status as one of the most exciting young pitchers in the game. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
Mets used their fourth different leadoff hitter in five games, this tme putting Jordany Valdespin atop the lineup.
Mets used their fourth different leadoff hitter in five games, this tme putting Jordany Valdespin atop the lineup.
Kansas City Royals (7-5)
James Shields threw his first complete game of the season on Saturday night, and suffered the loss anyway. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)
The Royals reached a four-game winning streak with a series sweep of the Twins.
The Royals reached a four-game winning streak with a series sweep of the Twins.
Colorado Rockies (8-4)
Dexter Fowler has six home runs already—his career-high is 13. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)
The Rockies will experience Opening Day twice as they will have a doubleheader against the Mets after Monday's game was postponed by snow.
The Rockies will experience Opening Day twice as they will have a doubleheader against the Mets after Monday's game was postponed by snow.
Philadelphia Phillies (6-6)
Somehow Michael Young's hot start is flying under the radar. (Photo by Brian Garfinkel/Getty Images)
Roy Halladay earned his 200th career win with 2-1 victory over the Marlins.
Roy Halladay earned his 200th career win with 2-1 victory over the Marlins.
Seattle Mariners (6-8)
The Aaron Harang acquisition won't be a difference-maker but it will allow Seattle's bullpen a breather every fifth day. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
Harang will make his first start for the Mariners against the Tigers on Tuesday.
Harang will make his first start for the Mariners against the Tigers on Tuesday.
Tampa Bay Rays (4-7)
Lost in Sunday's near no-hitter is the hot start from Desmond Jennings. (Photo by Rick Yeatts/Getty Images)
Matt Moore yielded just one hit over five-plus frames, as the Rays beat the Rangers 2-0.
Matt Moore yielded just one hit over five-plus frames, as the Rays beat the Rangers 2-0.
Pittsburgh Pirates (6-6)
Russell Martin is off to a horrible start. He entered Saturday's game 2-for-31 with one extra-base hit and four walks. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Pirates scored 10 runs in the 7th and 8th inning against the Reds to complete a early season sweep.
Pirates scored 10 runs in the 7th and 8th inning against the Reds to complete a early season sweep.
Chicago White Sox (5-7)
Gordon Beckham's injury is another tough break for the former first-round pick. (Photo by Brian Kersey/Getty Images)
White Sox ace Chris Sale gave up eight runs in 4 1/3 innings against the Indians last week.
White Sox ace Chris Sale gave up eight runs in 4 1/3 innings against the Indians last week.
Minnesota Twins (4-7)
A five-game losing streak spoiled the Twins' 4-2 start. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
Left-hand pitcher Scott Diamond rejoined the rotation after completing his rehab from elbow surgery in Florida.
Left-hand pitcher Scott Diamond rejoined the rotation after completing his rehab from elbow surgery in Florida.
Chicago Cubs (4-8)
The Cubs are on their third closing solution as we enter the third week of the season. (Photo by Brian Kersey/Getty Images)
Steve Clevenger, was placed on the 60-day disabled list for a strained left oblique and is expected to miss at least six weeks.
Steve Clevenger, was placed on the 60-day disabled list for a strained left oblique and is expected to miss at least six weeks.
Milwaukee Brewers (3-8)
It's hard for a team to win when its infield corners are manned by Yuniesky Betancourt and Alex Gonzalez most nights. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)
Aramis Ramirez remains a few weeks away from returning from a sprained left knee.
Aramis Ramirez remains a few weeks away from returning from a sprained left knee.
Houston Astros (4-8)
Bud Norris is having a strong start to the season. He could become trade bait at the deadline. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
The Astros hit five homers, and scored 16 runs in a rout against the Mariners.
The Astros hit five homers, and scored 16 runs in a rout against the Mariners.
San Diego Padres (2-10)
The Padres will get a boost with Chase Headley returning to action this week. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)
Pitcher Casey Kelly, returned to San Diego, where he will continue his rehabilitation Tommy John surgery.
Pitcher Casey Kelly, returned to San Diego, where he will continue his rehabilitation Tommy John surgery.
Miami Marlins (2-10)
Jose Fernandez hasn't earned a decision, yet he's pitched well through his first two career starts. (Photo by Jason Arnold/Getty Images)
Juan Pierre is moving closer to his 600th career steal as he stole a base against the Braves giving him 592 for his career.
Juan Pierre is moving closer to his 600th career steal as he stole a base against the Braves giving him 592 for his career.
