SportsLine college football expert Thomas Casale has two teams in his top tier for his preseason power rankings

Things are looking up for southpaws. This season’s 11th edition of the Starting Pitcher Power Rankings is also the first in which left-handers swept the top three spots. They also accounted for four of the top five and five of 10 overall.

ESPN recently released their future power rankings, where they ranked which teams will be among the league's best over the next three seasons, with the Bolts landing at 12th overall. The ESPN panel factored in each team's quarterback situation, remaining (non-QB) roster makeup, front office and coaching staff before averageing out the results.

Big 12 Ranks 3rd With Plenty of Parody at the Top

For those Seattle Mariners fans who have watched their team soar closer to the American League West Division top spot, it's been a stellar time. The Mariners, behind the slugging of Cal Raleigh, have made a big move into the MLB Power Rankings.