Author: Jesse Yomtov, USA TODAY

Winners of seven in a row, the Astros are within 5.5 games of the Yankees for the best record in baseball.

Working to free up payroll space for the 2000 season, the Mets made made a deal with Bobby Bonilla.

Houston jumped two spots in this week’s MLB power rankings, entering the top three behind the Yankees and Mets.

The Yankees (49-17) and Mets (44-24) have the two best records in baseball and stayed in their spots atop USA TODAY Sports’ MLB power rankings..

Atlanta has a 2.47 ERA during the 11-game stretch, scoring 74 runs with 22 home runs.

The Astros won 11 in a row and are tied with the Angels for first place in the AL West.

From debutants to seasoned veterans, here’s some of the players who have outperformed expectations in this not-so-young season.

Riding a nine-game winning streak, the New York Yankees visit the Blue Jays for a pivotal series in Toronto.

Los Angeles and New York are Nos. 1 and 2 in this week’s MLB power rankings as division races start to take shape.

Pitching has been the key for both the Mets and the Giants so far, with the Giants’ team 2.20 ERA through Sunday the best in the majors.