Power Rankings: Hamilton, Berkman midseason MVP picks
Published 7/16/2008 at USATODAY.com MLB - Top Stories
The Tampa Bay Rays' stay at the top didn't last very long. With a seven-game losing streak entering the All-Star break, the Rays dropped out of the No. 1 spot in the USA TODAY Sports Weekly Power Rankings.
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