As teams such as the Dodgers, Astros and Cardinals continue to create separation in the standings, they are also digging in their heels atop the Power Rankings. The Top 5 clubs are unchanged from last week, with minimal movement in the Top 10. The White Sox made the biggest jump, vaulting three spots to No. 13. Including a loss Sunday in Oakland, Chicago has won nine of 13 games under acting manager Miguel Cairo, scoring more than six runs per game while hitting 21 homers during that stretch. The Brewers (14 to 16) and Orioles (12 to 14) both dropped two spots. Baltimore opened a homestand last week by dropping three of four to Toronto before losing two of three to the Red Sox. |