Shoeless Joe League:
The top two teams in the SJL are certainly coming at it from different approaches, with San Antonio at the very top of almost every offensive category and Columbus, as always, a pitching juggernaut. One thing they do share though is excellent defense as San Antonio is first in ZR at +18.4 and Columbus is just behind them at +18.2.
The Boston Berserkers have been more balanced and rode a tremendous June (20-7) back into contention.
And this reporter would caution not to go to sleep on the Philadelphia Mud Hens though they do need to do something to solidify their pretty miserable bullpen for the stretch run.
Moonlight Graham League:
As has been the case the past few seasons, there is much less competitive balance in the MGL than in the SJL. Not that the first place Brewers can afford complacency. The star-powered Los Angeles Spinners, with their enormous budget, are unlikely to go away anytime soon and the Brooklyn Aces strong pitching, good defense, and team speed always make them dangerous. (Though, you will notice, once again they are one of the most under-achieving teams in the league. After so many years of this it starts to look more like a pattern than a fluke.) After their strong start, Detroit experienced a June swoon, going 9-17 for the month. They are clearly a team on the rise, but whether they are ready to contend this year is something only the second half of the season can reveal. (The guess here is that until a few of their young pitching prospects develop it is unlikely.)