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The Athletics aren't big sluggers, but they can score some runs.
After a middling week, the Diamondbacks are out. The Athletics have supplanted them as the No. 1 team in all the land. Power Rankings

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Micah Owings and Babe Ruth

Just because they're pitchers doesn't mean they're easy outs. "Starting 9" ranks the game's best-hitting hurlers. Jerry Crasnick
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Troy Percival

Ten straight losing years sparked a change. Tampa Bay's nickname is now the Rays and led by an improved bullpen, Tampa believes '08 will be a better season. Amy K. Nelson
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Albert Pujols, Ben Sheets and Derrek Lee

The Cards sit atop the NL Central. The Cubs lead the league in runs. And despite a rough start, the Brewers are lurking. Which team is better? Chat wrap: That's Debatable
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Mike Hampton/Barry Zito

Worst free-agent pitcher contract in baseball history? The nominees are … Barry Zito and Mike Hampton. Here's what you, SportsNation, had to say. That's Debatable
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Trey Hillman

Royals first-year manager Trey Hillman may act a bit goofy at times, but he's dead serious about changing the losing culture in K.C.
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With Georgia high school shortstop Tim Beckham leading the way, Keith Law ranks the top 60 players eligible for next month's draft. Top 60 Insider

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