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MLB's Midterm Report Cards

Rays at the head of the class—Rockies, Marlins at the back

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(Newser) – Report card time! Here’s how the rambunctious kids of MLB are doing so far, in Yahoo Sports’ Steven Henson’s estimation. A students—Rays, Red Sox, Cubs, Angels, White Sox Particular kudos go to the Rays, the poor kid who went to the head of the class. B students—Cardinals, Brewers, Twins, Phillies, Yankees, Athletics, Marlins, Orioles The Cardinals have a slight edge in the wildcard race. The Yankees, meanwhile, barely scrape together a B.

C students—Diamondbacks, Tigers, Rangers, Mets, Braves, Jays Arizona blew a hot start against bad opponents, while Detroit just underachieved. D students—Dodgers, Giants, Royals, Indians, Pirates, Astros, Reds, Nationals Big-time disappointment Cleveland has some big-time trade deadline decisions ahead. Failures—Rockies, Padres, Mariners Oh, Colorado. You were good for a minute there.

Quit celebrating, Diamondbacks. Your early lead is long gone.
Quit celebrating, Diamondbacks. Your early lead is long gone.   (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Tampa may eventually fade behind the rich kids in Boston and New York, but for now, they're at the front of the class.
Tampa may eventually fade behind the rich kids in Boston and New York, but for now, they're at the front of the class.   (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
St. Louis Cardinals' Todd Wellemeyer sits in the dugout after allowing three runs to score in the fifth inning of a MLB baseball game against the New York Mets, Tuesday, July 1, 2008 in St. Louis.
St. Louis Cardinals' Todd Wellemeyer sits in the dugout after allowing three runs to score in the fifth inning of a MLB baseball game against the New York Mets, Tuesday, July 1, 2008 in St. Louis.   (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)
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