NL Power Rankings Updated September 10

1. Chicago Cubs

The Cubs remain at the top of the power rankings by default. Between now and the end of the season, every series they play has playoff implications for the wildcard race. After finishing the series with the Cards, they travel to Houston to play the surging Astros, then return home to play the Brewers and Cardinals, before going to New York and Milwaukee to play the Mets and Brewers.

2. New York Mets

The Mets are playing some of their best baseball at the best time of the season to do it. With weak opponents down the stretch, they look to be in great shape to avenge last year's collapse.

3. Houston Astros

That's right, the Houston Astros. While the Brewers have faltered, the throw-away Astros have climbed back into the race. With an easy schedule down the stretch, they look like a serious wildcard contender.

4. Philadelphia Phillies

Although the Mets are getting away from them, the Phillies are still only 4 games back in the wildcard race. With the Brewers collapsing and an easy schedule coming, the Phillies are in great shape to duke it out with the Brewers, Astros, and Cards.

5. Milwaukee Brewers

Why are the Brewers doing this to the fanbase? The offense has disappeared at a very inopportune time. The Brewers need to suck it up and get a split with the Phillies.

6. St. Louis Cardinals

With the Brewers collapse, the Cardinals are right back in the race. Fortunately for the Brewers, the Cardinals don't have an easy schedule down the stretch either. The Cards will struggle keeping up with the easy schedules of the Phillies and Astros.

7. Los Angeles Dodgers

Wrong team, right division. Despite barely being above .500, the Dodgers look like they're about to run away with the NL West. Do they have enough offense to do any damage in the playoffs?

8. Arizona Diamondbacks

The Diamondbacks collapse spanned about 4 months. What looked to be an improved offense and elite team turned out to be a mirage. Can they climb back into the NL West race?