MLB, Blue Jays and Power Rankings
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Thanks to some hot streaks (Blue Jays, Brewers, Mets) and some not-so-hot streaks (Tigers, Dodgers, Astros), the MLB standings have, right on the cusp of the Trade Deadline, gotten almost absurdly tight.
Probably a little better than the Bronx Bombers, who got schooled again by the Toronto Blue Jays and nearly swept at home by the Philadelphia Phillies, while along the way losing Triple Crown threat Aaron Judge for at least 10 days with a flexor strain in his right elbow.
Their lead in the NL Central grew to 6 ½ games on June 17. They haven't even been playing poorly lately -- they are still on pace to win 97 games -- but the lead has dwindled. In fact, the Cubs and Brewers are tied for first place.
A combination of speed and power has set the Arizona Diamondbacks' outfielder apart from his peers in a certain category.
The amazing Milwaukee Brewers are the worst thing to happen to major league owners crying poor.
CBS Sports has handily ranked the top 30 trade candidates. Below, CBS Sports is keeping track of all the deadline-related deals in one spot for your convenience. Major League Baseball's trade deadline,