St Louis Cardinals (37-19)The league's top three best run prevention units through May all resided in the NL Central. The Cardinals were one, along with the Reds and Pirates. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Yadier Molina received a one-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for making contact with second-base umpire on Sunday.
Yadier Molina received a one-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for making contact with second-base umpire on Sunday.
Texas Rangers (35-21)So much for the Rangers missing Josh Hamilton, Mike Napoli, and Michael Young. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
The Rangers look to add pitching to their farm system as they have the 23rd and 30th overall picks on Thursday when the 2013 First-Year Player Draft starts.
The Rangers look to add pitching to their farm system as they have the 23rd and 30th overall picks on Thursday when the 2013 First-Year Player Draft starts.
Cincinnati Reds (35-22)Johnny Cueto is one of the funner pitchers to watch when he's on. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
Only one Reds player has been in the lineup for all 57 games this season, first baseman Joey Votto.
Only one Reds player has been in the lineup for all 57 games this season, first baseman Joey Votto.
Pittsburgh Pirates (35-22)Three outfielders who have surprised in a good way this season for the Pirates: Starling Marte, Travis Snider, and Jose Tabata. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
Francisco Liriano struck out 11 Reds including 7 in a row, but the Pirates couldn't score a run and lost 2-0.
Francisco Liriano struck out 11 Reds including 7 in a row, but the Pirates couldn't score a run and lost 2-0.
Boston Red Sox (35-23)Jacoby Ellsbury's walk year continue to go as poorly as possible. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
Ellsbury missed the entire three-game series against the Yankees due to left groin tightness, but is expected to start on Tuesday.
Ellsbury missed the entire three-game series against the Yankees due to left groin tightness, but is expected to start on Tuesday.
New York Yankees (31-25)Remember how awful that Yankees lineup looked against lefties? They finished May tied for the most wins against left-handed starters. (Photo by Jason Szenes/Getty Images)
CC Sabathia threw 10 strikeouts against the Red Sox and the Yankees ended thier five-game losing streak with a 4-1 win.
CC Sabathia threw 10 strikeouts against the Red Sox and the Yankees ended thier five-game losing streak with a 4-1 win.
Atlanta Braves (34-22)Two of the Braves starters (Mike Minor and Julio Teheran) have walked fewer than two batters per nine innings. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Braves catcher Brian McCann notched the 1,000th hit of his career while helping the Braves claim a 7-2 win over the Pirates.
Braves catcher Brian McCann notched the 1,000th hit of his career while helping the Braves claim a 7-2 win over the Pirates.
Arizona Diamondbacks (32-24)Sad to see Eric Chavez go on the DL. He'd played well for the D'Backs. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
The D-backs roughed up Edwin Jackson en route to an 8-4 win over the Cubs, Patrick Corbin earned his ninth win this season.
The D-backs roughed up Edwin Jackson en route to an 8-4 win over the Cubs, Patrick Corbin earned his ninth win this season.
Oakland Athletics (34-24)The A's are below .500 versus winning teams, but they've cleaned up on bad teams. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
The A's racked up a season high in hits against the Brewers with 19, and scored 10 runs against the Brewers.
The A's racked up a season high in hits against the Brewers with 19, and scored 10 runs against the Brewers.
Baltimore Orioles (32-25)Chris Davis is as strong as an ox and he's having a tremendous season. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
Chris Dickerson hit a three-run walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth against the Tigers to win 7-5.
Chris Dickerson hit a three-run walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth against the Tigers to win 7-5.
Tampa Bay Rays (31-25)It's not often a team can lose a pitcher like Matt Moore after one inning and still only allow one hit the rest of the way. Tampa Bay did it on Friday night/Saturday morning. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
Moore is now looking for win number nine against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday. He will be opposed by Anibal Sanchez.
Moore is now looking for win number nine against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday. He will be opposed by Anibal Sanchez.
Cleveland Indians (30-26)Remember that hot tear? Cleveand's gone through the inverse lately. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
Scott Kazmir allowed one run through seven innings, and the Indians scored seven runs in the fourth inning, to top the Reds, 7-1, on Thursday.
Scott Kazmir allowed one run through seven innings, and the Indians scored seven runs in the fourth inning, to top the Reds, 7-1, on Thursday.
Detroit Tigers (30-25)Torii Hunter isn't hitting home runs, but he's doing a nice job of getting on base ahead of Miguel Cabrera and Prince Fielder. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)Reigning Triple Crown winner and AL Player of the Month for May, Miguel Cabrera is leading all players in All-Star voting with 1.5 million.
San Francisco Giants (30-27)Who had Matt Cain, Tim Lincecum, and Ryan Vogelsong entering June with ERAs of 5-plus? (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Angel Pagan underwent an MRI on his strained left hamstring, and Giants said it was just a bursitis.
Angel Pagan underwent an MRI on his strained left hamstring, and Giants said it was just a bursitis.
Colorado Rockies (30-27)Nolan Arenado has been quietly bad at the plate for the Rockies. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
The Rockies gave up six runs in the sixth inning to the Houston Astros on Thursday and lost 7-5.
The Rockies gave up six runs in the sixth inning to the Houston Astros on Thursday and lost 7-5.
Washington Nationals (28-29)These aren't good times for the Nationals, as Bryce Harper and Stephen Strasburg are dinged up. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
Nationals outfielder Jayson Werth is expected to return from the disables list this week.
Nationals outfielder Jayson Werth is expected to return from the disables list this week.
San Diego Padres (26-30)Since joining the rotation Andrew Cashner has posted a 3.61 ERA and 3.00 strikeout-to-walk ratio. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)
The Padres gave up five home runs to the Mariners last week and have allowed 63 home runs this season.
The Padres gave up five home runs to the Mariners last week and have allowed 63 home runs this season.
Philadelphia Phillies (27-30)Dominic Brown continues to vindicate those who stuck by him. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)
Brown was named the National League's Player of the Month for May and Player of the Week for the second consecutive week.
Brown was named the National League's Player of the Month for May and Player of the Week for the second consecutive week.
Seattle Mariners (24-33)First Jesus Montero, now Dustin Ackley. Those two were considered cornerstones of the Mariners' future entering last season. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
Catcher Jesus Montero will undergo surgery next week on his torn meniscus in his left knee, he is expected to miss 4-6 weeks.
Catcher Jesus Montero will undergo surgery next week on his torn meniscus in his left knee, he is expected to miss 4-6 weeks.
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (25-32)Houston has 20 wins. Six versus the Angels. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
Angels' left-hander, Jason Vargas was named the American League Pitcher of the Month.
Angels' left-hander, Jason Vargas was named the American League Pitcher of the Month.
Toronto Blue Jays (24-33)The most disappointing stat about the Jays' season through May? That 11 of their 32 defeats came by five-plus runs must be a contender. (Photo by Abelimages/Getty Images)
The Blue Jays surrendered a walk-off single to Jesus Guzman in the 17th inning as Toronto lost to the Padres, 4-3.
The Blue Jays surrendered a walk-off single to Jesus Guzman in the 17th inning as Toronto lost to the Padres, 4-3.
Chicago White Sox (24-30)Chicago got back over .500 only to slide back down the mountain with a six-game losing streak. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)
White Sox outfielder Dewayne Wise was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right hamstring.
White Sox outfielder Dewayne Wise was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right hamstring.
Kansas City Royals (23-31)The Royals have been one of the worst teams in baseball over the past four weeks. (Photo by Rick Yeatts/Getty Images)
George Brett is returning to the dugout as the new Kansas City Royals' interim hitting coach and will evaluate the position after the next month.
George Brett is returning to the dugout as the new Kansas City Royals' interim hitting coach and will evaluate the position after the next month.
Minnesota Twins (25-29)Aaron Hicks played much better in May than April, though that's not saying a whole lot. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
According to MLB, Joe Mauer leads American League catchers in the voting for the 2013 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
According to MLB, Joe Mauer leads American League catchers in the voting for the 2013 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
Los Angeles Dodgers (23-32)This is quickly becoming a year to forget for Matt Kemp. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
Carl Crawford was placed on the 15-day disabled list, with a strained left hamstring after running out a double on Saturday.
Carl Crawford was placed on the 15-day disabled list, with a strained left hamstring after running out a double on Saturday.
Chicago Cubs (23-32)The Cubs have played well as of late. They still figure to be one of the most enticing sellers at the deadline. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)
The Cubs gave up an eigth inning grand slam to the Diamondbacks on Sunday, which snapped their five game winning streak.
The Cubs gave up an eigth inning grand slam to the Diamondbacks on Sunday, which snapped their five game winning streak.
New York Mets (22-32)A sweep of the Yankees brightens an otherwise dim May. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Mets' ace Matt Harvey gave up a season high in hits and runs against the Marlins on Sunday, the Mets have lost five games to the Marlins this season.
Mets' ace Matt Harvey gave up a season high in hits and runs against the Marlins on Sunday, the Mets have lost five games to the Marlins this season.
Milwaukee Brewers (21-34)Milwaukee went 6-22 in May after a 14-11 April. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
The Brewers' Jonathan Lucroy was denied a Grand Slam against the Phillies, when the umpires reviewed the home run and reversed it to a three-run triple.
The Brewers' Jonathan Lucroy was denied a Grand Slam against the Phillies, when the umpires reviewed the home run and reversed it to a three-run triple.
Houston Astros (20-37)Houston's five-game winning streak keeps them ahead of the Marlins but ... (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
The Astros placed right-handed reliever Edgar Gonzalez on the 15-day disabled list and righty Josh Fields was activated to fill his spot.
The Astros placed right-handed reliever Edgar Gonzalez on the 15-day disabled list and righty Josh Fields was activated to fill his spot.
Miami Marlins (16-41)These two teams are the only ones in the league being outscored by nearly two runs per game. (Photo by Steve Mitchell/Getty Images)
Marcell Ozuna ended his hitting streak at 16-games on Saturday, which is the second longest in Marlins history.
Marcell Ozuna ended his hitting streak at 16-games on Saturday, which is the second longest in Marlins history.
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