This past week in Major League Baseball was highlighted by the good and the bad of the game all in one day. Seattle Mariners' pitcher Felix Hernandez reminded us why we love the game when he tossed the third perfect game of the 2012 season, and the 23rd all-time. This happened just a few hours after it was announced that the National League batting leader, San Francisco Giants outfielder Melky Cabrera, had tested positive for testosterone use and was suspended for 50 games under MLB's drug policy.
One event lifted the spirits of a team looking for a change in direction and the other deflated a fan base that had warmed to a promising star.
Not much changed near the top of the rankings. Despite being on the wrong end of the perfect game (I'm not sure anyone could have gotten a hit off of the King) the Tampa Bay Rays moved up a spot after sweeping the Los Angeles Angels in four games. The Yankees took three of four from the Rangers dropping Texas to number five in this week's pecking order. Here is the chart. I look forward to your reactions in the comments below.
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