The Florida Marlins surprised a lot of people around the league by finishing April with the best record in the NL East. 

Enjoy being at the top while it lasts, O's and Marlins fans, because teams like these always come back to earth, Tracy Ringolsby says. 

Enjoy being at the top while it lasts, O's and Marlins fans, because teams like these always come back to earth, Tracy Ringolsby says. 

If the Los Angeles Dodgers keep sweeping series, they might find themselves atop the tough NL West in another week or two. 

The early-season buy-low and sell-high deals in one-year leagues are less common in keeper formats, where a long-range focus is required to maintain consistent success and brief trends don't prompt as many owners to jump ship and push the panic button. 

If the Los Angeles Dodgers keep sweeping series, they might find themselves atop the tough NL West in another week or two. 

Maybe Joe Torre has finally found a lineup he likes. 

Working out on the carpet in the Los Angeles Dodgers' clubhouse, first baseman James Loney observed the postgame throng around Chad Billingsley. 

Chad Billingsley pitched seven innings to win for the first time this season and Rafael Furcal had a career-high five hits for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who extended their winning streak to five games by beating the Florida Marlins, 13-1 on Wednesday night 

Enjoy being at the top while it lasts, O's and Marlins fans, because teams like these always come back to earth, Tracy Ringolsby says. 

MEDICAL WATCH: LF Josh Willingham (back tightness) was scratched from the lineup April 29. 

MEDICAL WATCH: LF Josh Willingham (back tightness) was scratched from the lineup April 29. 

Left fielder Josh Willingham has experienced back stiffness periodically since 2006, so the Marlins know the discomfort can sideline their slugger at any time. 

--1B Mike Jacobs might not start until Friday because of a sprained right middle finger that he suffered during a swing Saturday. 

Left fielder Josh Willingham has experienced back stiffness periodically since 2006, so the Marlins know the discomfort can sideline their slugger at any time.