The Cubs, Brewers, Cardinals and Reds have combined for one of the best first halves in MLB history, all while the Pirates have managed not to drag them down.

Following the All-Star break, the Los Angeles Dodgers took the top spot in Thursday's Fastball On SI MLB power rankings poll. Check out the full list below.

Now, a couple of notes. The Cubs bucked this trend by beating the New York Yankees in two games out of three at Yankee Stadium heading into the All-Star break. They’ll immediately get a follow-up ...

Exploring Cubs' performance and Maddon's impact. Can the Brewers outpace them this season? Matt Lutovsky joins to discuss if ...

New York 53 43 .552 2 Boston 53 45 .541 3 Tampa Bay 50 47 .515 5½ Baltimore 43 52 .453 11½ Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 59 38 .608 — Minnesota 47 49 .490 11½ Kansas City 47 ...