Phil Rogers' MLB power rankings

1. Nationals (3): While the spotlight has been on the highly debated Stephen Strasburg decision, Davey Johnson's lineup came together in late August and rolls toward the first playoff baseball Washington has seen since 1933. Bryce Harper and friends hit 30 home runs in an 11-game stretch, including 15 in four games against the Cubs. And, oh, yes, they're making the right call on Strasburg.

Phil Rogers

September 11, 2012