Power Rankings 9/14/2021

 

Green = Division Leaders

Yellow = Wild Card Holders

Playoff's on the Horizon

Two competitive races are under way in the NL. We first start with the NL East as the two Pennsylvania teams battle it out for first place. Philadelphia sits 5 games behind the newly #1 ranked Scranton with both teams slated to meet on the 19th. With Philadelphia's bullpen issues resolved, look for them to close that 5 game gap and give Scranton a run for their money for the division crown. 

In the NL South, The Jackson Generals still hold a 4 game advantage over New Orleans. Jackson has hit quite the slump recently, Losing series against Montreal, Syracuse and Scottsdale. As Jackson heads to the West Coast to battle Anaheim, New Orleans has a chance to close the gap more with a 4 game series against Chicago. 

The AL has two Competitive Divisions as well. In the South, Mexico, Tampa and Atlanta are all vying for first place. It is a good bet that whichever two teams do not win the division, will hold both wild card spots. 

In the AL East, Pittsburgh has significantly closed the gap and are within 1 game of the division leading Small Bears. Baltimore (2 games back) are right on the heals of both teams. If Pittsburgh can win the next three series, they will be sitting in a good spot as they enter Division play to round out their season. 

The Hunt for October

What looked to be a sinking ship, Trenton surged at the right time and now sit 7 games over .500 and tied for the second Wild Card spot with New Orleans. With series slated against Detroit and Chicago, look for them to try and solidify their playoff birth. 

Atlanta holds a comfortable 5 games on Pittsburgh and 6 on Baltimore. At this point, both AL East teams have a better shot at the division then Wild Card. New Britain has an outside chance for the Second wild card spot, but will need to string together a couple of win streaks. Something they have not been able to do much of the season. 

Power Rankings 9/7/2021

 

Commentary

Anaheim Anteaters - The Anteaters Continue their reign as #1 on the power rankings board for the second consecutive week. With just 3 series remaining against above .500 teams, Anaheim should be a lock for the best record in baseball and that coveted first round bye.

Scranton Schrutes - Scranton continues its second half push as they sit 5 games up on second place Philadelphia. Montreal is on their heals fighting for the second first round bye. Scranton's road to the playoffs will have to go through New Orleans, Philadelphia, Jackson, Anaheim and Montreal. A much tougher remaining schedule then Anaheim. 

Mexico City Diablos - Mexico sits with the second best record in the AL, But have the worse Division Record for a division leader in the league. With a comfortable 8 game lead on Atlanta, The Diablos may want to look to pad that lead a little more before the end of the season. 

The AL East - The Small Bears, Dry Docks and Pilots are competing for first place in the worse division in the league. Whoever comes out in first may be an underdog in the wildcard game. With 47 games remaining, Pittsburgh will need to rack up a few more wins before facing off against the Small Bears and Dry Docks. To Date, The Pilots are 4-10 against those two. 

Salem Which Hunts - Salem quietly continues to chug along as they sit atop the rankings board with the best record in the AL. Holding 7 games on Cincinnati, Salem looks good for that first round bye.