Theres been quite a shakeup in the NL West over the past month, as a couple of teams have caught fire and others have really suffered. The Rockies were in first place just a month ago, and now theyre looking up at the rest of the division. Although the teams are still relatively close to each other in the standings, we could be seeing form taking hold.
Arizona Diamondbacks
Currently:
The Diamondbacks have taken the lead in the NL West due to their strong month, posting a 17-9 record in the last 30 days. The teams offense continues to produce runs, and their pitching staff is having a good year as well, boasting a team ERA under 4.00
Outlook:
The Diamondbacks have the tools – powerful offense, strong pitching and stingy defense. If they can maintain their consistency, they could emerge as the team to beat in the division.
Los Angeles Dodgers
Currently:
No team in baseball was hotter than the Dodgers over the past 30 days, as the team has gone 20-9 in its past 29 games. This includes two winning streaks of five and seven games. The Dodgers have done it with all the right ingredients – timely and consistent...