Standings - July 8, 2012

1. Reds (23-16), .590, 0 GB
2. Yankees (24-17), .585, 0 GB
3. Giants (23-17), .575, 0.5 GB
4. Cardinals (22-17), .564, 1.0 GB
5. Rockies (21-17), .553, 1.5 GB
6. Mets (16-15), .516, 3.0 GB
7. Cubs (20-22), .476, 4.5 GB
8. Pirates (17-26), .395, 8.0 GB
9. Athletics (13-27), .325, 10.5 GB







Ping Pong Balls


* = final 40-game record
1. Athletics (13-27)*, 9 ping pong balls
2. Pirates (16-24)*, 8 ping pong balls
3. Cubs (20-20)*, 7 ping pong balls
4. Mets (16-15), 6 ping pong balls
5. Rockies (21-17), 5 ping pong balls
6. Cardinals (22-17), 3.5 ping pong balls
7. Giants (23-17), 3.5 ping pong balls
8. Yankees (23-17)*, 2 ping pong balls
9. Reds (23-16), 1 ping pong ball  

Next action: Commissioner Dog Night, Monday, July 9, at the Chateau.