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The 2010's Division in the American League got a new leader in May. Unfortunately, the records for these teams are less than stellar. The 2012 Detroit Tigers are leading the division with a record of 26-31. DH Miguel Cabrera is the team's best hitter at .341, with 12 HR and 37 RBI. The pitching has been average to date. SP Doug Fister (5-6, 3.98 ERA) did make news for the team on May 26 with a 6-0 win over the 1939 New York Yankees. Fister allowed four hits, struck out eleven and walked one in the contest.

In second place are the 2011 Texas Rangers at 22-35, 4 GB. The Rangers are led at the plate by 1B Micheal Young (.336, 3 HR, 26 RBI) and C Mike Napoli (.330, 14 HR, 43 RBI). Unfortunately for the Rangers, their defense is the worst in the American League and their pitching staff is currently ranked 105th with a combined ERA of 5.70. The Rangers started the month of May with an 11 game losing streak, finishing the month with a record of 9-20.

The 2010 Texas Rangers are in last place at 19-38, 7 GB. The Rangers are currently ranked 8th in team batting average at .282. 3B Michael Young (.351, 10 HR, 28 RBI) leads the team at the plate. SP C.J. Wilson leads the pitchers at 4-3, 3.03 ERA, but the staff as a whole is ranked 102nd in the AL with a 5.44 ERA. The defense is 107th in the AL, better than only their 2011 counterparts.

In the National League, the 2011 St. Louis Cardinals are still in the lead of the division at 32-25. RF Lance Berkman (.353, 14 HR, 39 RBI) and 1B Albert Pujols (.288, 14 HR, 44 RBI) are tops in the lineup. SP Edwin Jackson (5-1, 3.63 ERA) is the surprise leader of the pitching staff. The bullpen is ranked 5th in the NL with a 2.53 ERA.

In second place are the 2012 San Francisco Giants at 24-33, 8 GB. LF Melky Cabrera (.347 avg) is one of four .300 hitters in the lineup. SP Barry Zito is leading the pitching staff at 6-2, 2.76 ERA. The Giants started May with a 10 game losing streak to drop them off the pace.

The preseason favorites, the 2010 San Francisco Giants, are failing to live up to the hype. The Giants are in last place at 20-37, 12 GB. The team has been futile at the plate, ranking 106th in the NL in runs scored (168), 99th in batting average (.240) and 105th in OBP (.292). LF Pat Burrell leads the team with a .298 average. SP Tim Lincecum (6-3, 3.11 ERA) is the team's best pitcher.

So, there you have it at the end of two months. Can your favorite team hold on to their lead or turn things around to take the lead? Let's move on to the month of June and find out.