Like promised, here's an update 15 days later.
1. Mets: ERA=2.33, WHIP=1.11, RECORD 25-18
2. Royals: ERA=2.51, WHIP=1.18, RECORD 22-21
3. Nationals: ERA=2.57, WHIP=1.11, RECORD 27-17
4. White Sox: ERA=2.62, WHIP=1.15, RECORD 26-18
5. Mariners: ERA=2.63, WHIP=1.01, RECORD 26-17
-I actually think the Mets should drop Harvey from the starting rotation...
-White Sox drop from #1 to #4
-Mariners hold the best whip in baseball
-Orioles and Angels drop out of the top 5
-Royals and Nationals enter the top 5
-If you're wondering where the Yankees are...#9 3.27 ERA, but the #2 whip at 1.06. I see them climbing to the top of this list by 30 days. Betances, Miller and Chapman are going to rack up some impressive #'s baring any injury. "Did you know" Aroldis Chapman holds the major league record for most consecutive relief appearances w/ one or more K's, 49. Set from 8/21/13 to 8/13/14.
THE BAD:
1. Reds: ERA=6.47, WHIP=1.64, RECORD 15-29
2. Rangers: ERA=5.43, WHIP=1.53, RECORD 25-19
3. Twins: ERA=4.75, WHIP=1.51, RECORD 11-32
4. Braves: ERA=4.58, WHIP=1.48, RECORD 12-31
5. Pirates: ERA=4.31, WHIP=1.44, RECORD 24-19
-Padres, Brewers, and Rockies fall out of the bottom 5.
-Rangers, Twins, and Pirates fall into the bottom 5.
-The Rangers and Pirates records don't vibe w/ their bullpens. Is it a sign of things to come? Or do they just have all the other stronger facets of a ball club to sustain a winning record?
-Ray Searage will soon be pulling his hair out if they continue to slide.
-Shawn Tolleson(of the Rangers) is actually tied w/ 2 others for a league leading 11 saves. But his 4 blown saves were enough for skipper Jeff Banister to give Sam Dyson closing duties. Over reaction?? IMHO, I don't think their catcher calls a very good game at all, after watching some games. What has happened to Derek Holland? Check it out for yourselves. That walk off grand slam by the A's(coincidentally Tolleson's last game as closer) Holaday called 9 straight fastballs. All 9 pitches were 94mph...c'mon man.
-Cincinnati Reds, aka "The Gascanettes" Lord bless these poor souls.
GL, hope this helps. Some of the info is opinionated, to each is own.