Power Rankings

1. Cincinnati Reds - The Reds continue to be the most dominant team in the league. Yamil Pulido is having one of the best seasons in league history. They have struggled lately against stronger opponents, going 3 -6 against the Pork N Beans, Swingers, and Marlins over the past week.
Record: 83 - 39
Previous Ranking: 1

2. Florida Marlins - The Marlins are currently only 3 games back of the Reds for the best record in the league. They took 2 of 3 against the Reds in a series that ended today. Omar Elcano is having a great season, but has struggled in his last two starts. The Marlins will need Elcano to return to form is they expect to catch the Reds.
Record: 80 - 42
Previous Ranking: 2

3. Chicago Cubs - After a relatively slow start the season, the Cubs now have the 3rd best record in the league. They have been one of the hottest teams in the league since the all star break. The Cubs are currently 7 games back of the Reds in the NL North, and tied with the Swingers atop the wild card standings.
Record: 76 - 46
Previous Ranking: 8

4. Louisville Swingers - The Swingers continue to play well. They took 2 of 3 against the Reds earlier in the week. They are currently 4 games back of the Marlins in the NL South. The Swingers have one of the toughest schedules over the last week of the season with series against the Brewers, Astros, Reds, Pork N Beans, and Marlins. It is crucial that the Swingers continue to play well because the Astros are only 3 games back.
Record: 76 - 46
Previous Ranking: 5

5. Austin Deuce Droppers - The DD's continue to battle the Corn Dogs for the best record in the AL. The DD's bullpen has struggled all season. The addition of
Victor Blanco has helped, but they will need guys like David Johnson, and Hipolito Palacios to improve if they expect to win another World Series title.
Record: 75 - 47
Previous Ranking: 3

6. Monterrey Corn Dogs - The CD's are having a great season, but they continue to battle with the DD's in the AL South. They have struggled a bit this last week. If they expect to win the South they will need to improve these last few weeks of the regular season.
Record: 75 - 47
Previous Ranking: 4

7. Milwaukee Brewers - The Brewers struggled following the all star game. They are playing well now, and are still within striking distance of a wild card spot. They are currently 6 games back of the Cubs and Swingers in the wild card standings.
Record: 70 - 52
Previous Ranking: 9

8. Atlanta Pork N Beans - The PnBs reappear in the power rankings after falling out for most of the season. They have been one of the best teams in the league since the all star break, going 26 - 4 over their last 30 games. This week they managed to take 3 of 4 against the Marlins, and 2 of 3 against the Reds.
Record: 69 - 53
Previous Ranking: Unranked

9. Houston Astros - The Astros have struggled a bit since the loss of Sid Bryant. Even though the Astros have struggled, they remain only 3 games back of the Cubs and Swingers in the wild card standings. With Sid coming back soon, they have a real shot at grabbing one of the two wild card spots and making the playoffs.
Record: 73 - 49
Previous Ranking: 6

10. Las Vegas Slobs - Last seasons World Series champs struggled throughout the 1st half season. They were below .500 for most of the first half. They managed to right the ship and now have a comfortable 10 game lead in the AL West. If they continue to play this well, they could find themselves playing for another World Series title.
Record: 67 - 55
Previous Ranking: Unranked