| 1. Atlanta | Maddux is finally pitching well. |
| 2. San Fran. | Taking 2 of 3 from Giants is Reds' highlight. |
| 3. N.Y. Yankees | Boone hasn't given much of a boost. |
| 4. Boston | All those moves didn't lead to a move on Yanks. |
| 5. Oakland | Have to get Zito going. |
| 6. Seattle | What were they thinking getting Benitez? |
| 7. Philadelphia | Hanging on to the NL wild-card lead. |
| 8. Florida | Maybe the Reds shouldn't have gotten rid of Jack. |
| 9. Chicago WS | Colon came up big against the Royals. |
| 10. Kansas City | Lima Time has stopped for now. |
| 11. Chi. Cubs | Getting Prior back was huge. |
| 12. Houston | Cubs, Cards are chasing hard. |
| 13. St. Louis | Is Bo Hart's time up? |
| 14. Arizona | Can't seem to get it going again. |
| 15. Los Angeles | Ask the Reds how good Gagne is. |
| 16. Montreal | Baseball's homeless team. |
| 17. Colorado | If only the Rockies were .500 on the road. |
| 18. Minnesota | A late surge still could win the AL Central. |
| 19. Toronto | All that offense should make you better than .500. |
| 20. Baltimore | Did well in the Ponson trade. |
| 21. Pittsburgh | Fire sale didn't hurt in wins and losses. |
| 22. Cincinnati | Miley has them playing better, but talent is lacking. |
| 23. Anaheim | Looking like one-year wonder. |
| 24. Cleveland | Sixth-best ERA in the AL. |
| 25. N.Y. Mets | Paying about $2 million per win. |
| 26. Tampa Bay | Won seven of last 10. |
| 27. Texas | A-Rod would consider a trade. How about that? |
| 28. Milwaukee | Keeping Reds from the cellar. |
| 29. San Diego | New stadium is looking sweet. |
| 30. Detroit | Could the Tigers lose 100 before Sept. 1? |
