Ranking MLB's divisions

With the NBA and NHL in the middle of competitive and mostly undecided first round playoff series', the PGA tour in the midst of their post Masters hangover, the ATP just beginning the always anticipated clay court season, and the new roommate still adjusting to life in the Hard Rock it is a great time to rank MLB's divisions from best to worst based on the first 20 games of the season.

1) NL West: The Rockies have the best record in baseball and have been a remarkable (7-1) away from Coors. The Giants have played more road games (12) than any team in the NL and the division has been helped by Arizona (4-4) and San Diego's (5-5) ability to win on the road. This division is the best in baseball with legit World Series contenders and zero nights off.

Colorado (13-5)

San Francisco (10-8)

Los Angeles (10-10)

Arizona (8-9)

San Diego (8-11)

2) AL West: A slight drop off from the NL's left coast division due to Seattle, but a division that has three of the top 9 in ERA so far this season. Pitching is a theme throughout the division, as every team has at least two potentially dominant starters even Seattle with Felix and Pineda. Every team in the division has also played more than half of their games on the road with the Angels leading the way at 8-4.

Los Angeles/Anaheim (12-7)

Texas (11-7)

Oakland (9-10)

Seattle (7-13)

3) NL East: This was my toughest call with this division slightly edging the AL East primarily due to Marlins good start, the fact that the Braves have played 12 road games, and Philly's status as World Series favorites. Washington has also looked game both at home and on the road, so even with the Mets as anchor this division is better than most.

Philadelphia (12-6)

Florida (11-6)

Washington (9-9)

Atlanta (8-12)

New York (6-13)

4) AL East: Of the five teams in this division only the Blue Jays have played less at home than on the road (8 vs. 10). The Yankees played 11 of their first 16 at home, while the Rays have played a division leading 13 home games and are still under .500 after a recent 7 game winning streak. The Red Sox and their 2-7 road record are the most disappointing team in baseball through 20 games.

New York (10-6)

Tampa (9-10)

Baltimore (8-10)

Toronto (8-10)

Boston (7-11)

5) AL Central: Easily the most surprising division in baseball through 12% of the season. The Indians (7-2) and Royals (9-5) have been jump started by great play at home, while the favorites in the division have been uneven at best. Even if Cleveland and KC don't stay on top of the division their early season play has made the division mediocre from top to bottom.

Cleveland (13-6)

Kansas City (12-7)

Detroit (9-10)

Chicago (8-11)

Minnesota (7-12)

6) NL Central: The optimistic view would be that the division is wide open and Cincy, St. Louis, and Milwaukee are all getting healthier, but in reality this is the worst division in baseball. The Reds were unable to capitalize on playing 13 of their first 19 at home and Houston and Pittsburgh are among the worst teams in baseball. The return of Bailey and Cueto in Cincy should help along with Greinke and Hart in Milwaukee and the fact that the Brewers have played (7) less home games than any team in baseball.

Cincinnati (10-9)

St. Louis (10-9)

Milwaukee (9-9)

Chicago (9-9)

Pittsburgh (8-11)

Houston (7-12)