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HOT: Dillon Powers

The midfield maestro—and front-runner in the MLS rookie of the year chase—has two goals and four assists in the Rapids' eight-game unbeaten streak.

HOT: Waffle Power

The Braves are 15--1 since a Waffle House opened at Turner Field.

HOT: Honey Badger

The good news: Cards D-back Tyrann Mathieu is wowing with his play. The bad: Rookie hazing cost him an eyebrow.

NOT: Ex-Pro Pundits

Before Browns colorman Bernie Kosar came under fire for ripping the Rams, former slugger Jack Clark lost his radio gig after saying Albert Pujols was a PED user.

NOT: Oh No, Mo!

For the first time in his 19-year career, Mariano Rivera blew three saves in a row.

NOT: Astros

Remember when everyone was all, "They're not so bad after all!" Well, they are. Houston is 1--9 in August and on pace to lose 110 games.

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DOUG PENSINGER/GETTY IMAGES (ASTRO)