For the first time this season, the Kansas City Royals sit alone atop the power rankings, capping off a month-long surge that has seen them climb from the upper-middle tier into the DBL’s elite. San Francisco continues to hold steady as one of the league’s most complete clubs, while Montreal slips as their pitching begins to show cracks. Meanwhile, the Washington Senators and Texas Rangers are on the move, and the Toronto Blue Jays and Los...
In a week defined by explosive power, two corner infielders delivered jaw-dropping performances to earn Player of the Week honors. Oakland’s Andres Galarraga mashed his way to the United League award, while St. Louis slugger Matt Williams left no doubt in the Federal League with a dominant showing. United League: Galarraga Shows Veteran Pop Andres Galarraga turned back the clock with a thunderous week at the plate, launching six home runs in...
June 10: Lankford Drives In 6, Bell Goes Deep Twice, and Valdez Locks Down Colorado Ray Lankford set the tone in Kansas City’s 18–5 rout of the White Sox, going 3-for-4 with 6 RBIs, including a home run. Add a grand slam from Rick Wilkins, and it was a full-blown demolition. The Royals are rolling, and Chicago’s now lost four straight and 47 games overall—tied for the worst record in the DBL. Derek Bell was the difference in Chicago’s...