Welcome to this week's Last Place Update, brought to you from deep in the sticks in the great state of Georgia. The 15-29 Chicago Cubs have dethroned the 15-28 Minnesota Twins as Kings of the Cellar, leading the Twins and the 16-29 San Diego Padres by half a game.
Minnesota had the lead until they went on a 6-4 run in their last ten games. Chicago went 1-9 in their last ten, losing nine in a row and overtaking the Twins. San Diego quietly went 4-6 in the same span, but is only a game ahead of the 16-27 Colorado Rockies. The defending champion Houston Astros returned to their winning ways and are 21-23, 6-4 in their last ten. Again, there is plenty of season left.
This week's honorable mention goes to my 26-19 Atlanta Braves, who have had a bit of a losing skid, going 4-6 in their last ten games and have lost three straight. This skid now has the Braves a half game behind the former two-time Kings of the Cellar Washington Nationals.
At this point, none of the teams seem to be a threat to the 1962 Mets or the 1899 Cleveland Spiders at this time, unless the one of the teams makes a serious move in mid to late season. The '62 Mets were 12-32 after 44 games. Stay tuned.
Have a great day!!!
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