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MLB Standings: Big week for Red Sox, Dodgers; Orioles, Cubs swept

By Nicholas Ian Allen

May 25, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox left fielder Andrew Benintendi (16) rounds third base to score on a hit by first baseman Mitch Moreland (18) (not pictured) against the Texas Rangers in the first inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
May 25, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox left fielder Andrew Benintendi (16) rounds third base to score on a hit by first baseman Mitch Moreland (18) (not pictured) against the Texas Rangers in the first inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 25, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Colorado Rockies center fielder Charlie Blackmon (19) in action against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
May 25, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Colorado Rockies center fielder Charlie Blackmon (19) in action against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

National League West

Colorado Rockies (33-19, .635, – GB)

Last Week: 3-1 at Phillies, 2-1 vs. Cardinals

  • Home Record: 15-11
  • Road Record: 18-8
  • Runs Scored: 267
  • Runs Allowed: 222
  • Run Differential: +45
  • Streak: Won 1
  • Last 10: 7-3

Next Week: May 29-30 vs. Mariners, May 31-June 1 at Mariners, June 2-4 at Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers (31-20, .608, 1.5 GB)

Last Week: 2-1 vs. Cardinals, 3-0 vs. Cubs

  • Home Record: 21-8
  • Road Record: 10-12
  • Runs Scored: 256
  • Runs Allowed: 178
  • Run Differential: +78
  • Streak: Won 4
  • Last 10: 8-2

Next Week: May 29-June 1 at Cardinals, May 2-4 at Brewers

Arizona Diamondbacks (31-21, .596, 2 GB)

Last Week: 3-0 vs. White Sox, 2-2 at Brewers

  • Home Record: 20-8
  • Road Record: 10-12
  • Runs Scored: 258
  • Runs Allowed: 207
  • Run Differential: +51
  • Streak: Lost 2
  • Last 10: 7-3

Next Week: May 29-31 at Pirates, June 1-4 at Marlins

San Francisco Giants (22-30, .423, 11 GB)

Last Week: 1-3 at Cubs, 2-1 vs. Braves

  • Home Record: 13-11
  • Road Record: 919
  • Runs Scored: 179
  • Runs Allowed: 241
  • Run Differential: -62
  • Streak: Won 2
  • Last 10: 5-5

Next Week: May 29-31 vs. Nationals, June 2-4 at Phillies

San Diego Padres (19-33, .365, 14 GB)

Last Week: 2-1 at Mets, 1-2 at Nationals

  • Home Record: 9-14
  • Road Record: 10-19
  • Runs Scored: 177
  • Runs Allowed: 271
  • Run Differential: -94
  • Streak: Won 1
  • Last 10: 4-6

Next Week: May 29-31 vs. Cubs, June 2-4 vs. Rockies

As good as the Dodgers have been, they’ve managed to gain minimal ground on the Rockies in the NL West standings. Colorado owns the best record in the NL, and has spent all but two days since April 15 in first place in the division.

The Rockies have an MLB best 18 wins on the road, and have an excellent plus-45 run differential that ranks sixth in the majors. However, both the Dodgers and Diamondbacks have both outscored their opponents by more so far this season, which is a sign Colorado will face a stiff challenge for the division title over the next four months.

Next: MLB Trade Rumors: 5 players Rangers need

Remarkably, the Rockies continue to pitch extremely well. Antonio Senzatela held the Cardinals scoreless for eight innings May 26 to improve to 7-1 with a 3.19 ERA. German Marquez picked up a pair of wins in strong starts last week against the Phillies and St. Louis, respectively, and Tyler Anderson and Heff Hoffman each allowed just one run in seven innings in starts last week. Offensively, Charlie Blackmon hit .400/.419/.800 with three homers and 12 RBI in seven games – and is quietly building an MVP case.

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