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MLB Standings: Cubs make big move, tie Brewers for first place

By Nicholas Ian Allen

CHICAGO, IL - JULY 23: Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (40) tags out St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Matt Carpenter (13). (Photo by Quinn Harris/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JULY 23: Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (40) tags out St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Matt Carpenter (13). (Photo by Quinn Harris/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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BALTIMORE, MD – JULY 21: Jose Altuve (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)
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American League West

Houston Astros (65-33, .663, – GB)

Last Week: 1-2 vs. Mariners, 2-1 at Orioles

  • Home Record: 30-21
  • Road Record: 35-12
  • Runs Scored: 581
  • Runs Allowed: 412
  • Run Differential: +169
  • Streak: Lost 1
  • Last 10: 6-4

Next Week: July 24-26 at Phillies, July 28-30 at Tigers

Seattle Mariners (49-51, .490, 17 GB)

Last Week: 2-1 at Astros, 1-3 vs. Yankees

  • Home Record: 28-25
  • Road Record: 21-26
  • Runs Scored: 473
  • Runs Allowed: 480
  • Run Differential: -7
  • Streak: Lost 1
  • Last 10: 6-4

Next Week: July 24-26 vs. Red Sox, July 28-30 vs. Mets

Los Angeles Angels (49-51, .490, 17 GB)

Last Week: 1-1 vs. Nationals, 2-1 vs. Red Sox

  • Home Record: 27-23
  • Road Record: 22-28
  • Runs Scored: 407
  • Runs Allowed: 425
  • Run Differential: -18
  • Streak: Won 2
  • Last 10: 5-5

Next Week: July 25-27 at Indians, July 28-30 at Blue Jays

Texas Rangers (48-50, .490, 17 GB)

Last Week: 0-4 at Orioles, 3-0 vs. Rays

  • Home Record: 25-20
  • Road Record: 23-30
  • Runs Scored: 478
  • Runs Allowed: 467
  • Run Differential: +11
  • Streak: Won 3
  • Last 10: 5-5

Next Week: July 24-26 vs. Marlins, July 28-30 vs. Orioles

Oakland Athletics (44-54, .449, 21 GB)

Last Week: 2-1 vs. Rays, 1-2 at Mets

  • Home Record: 28-23
  • Road Record: 16-31
  • Runs Scored: 424
  • Runs Allowed: 500
  • Run Differential: -76
  • Streak: Won 1
  • Last 10: 5-5

Next Week: July 24-27 at Blue Jays, July 28-30 vs. Twins

Both the AL East and AL Central races are tight, with multiple teams within shouting distance of first place, but the AL West has long been decided. There’s still two full months to play, but with a 17-game lead, the Houston Astros can clear way for a division championship banner at Minute Main Park.

The Astros offense has long been the best in the majors, and leads the big leagues with 581 runs scored. Jose Altuve tied for the MLB lead with 13 hits over the course of last week, and was one of 10 Houston hitters to homer.

On the mound, Lance McCullers struggled in two starts, but Mike Fiers and Brad Peacock each tossed a gem to pick up the slack. With Dallas Keuchel returning from the DL soon, and the potential to make a splash at the trade deadline, the Astros should need only minor fine-tuning before the postseason.

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