One week after losing, the Cincinnati Reds remain atop the APBL Power Rankings. Their reign isn’t without challengers, but the overall body of work continues to speak louder than a single loss.
1. Cincinnati Reds (0.917 Power Rating)
Despite the Week 5 loss, the Reds hold firm at No. 1. They lead the league in total points (1568) and all-play wins (12), showcasing consistent dominance. The numbers say this is still the team to beat—even if the standings briefly disagree.
2. Atlanta Braves (0.905)
The Braves are perfect in the standings (5–0–0) and just took down the top dog. Their 14 head-to-head wins match Cincinnati’s, but their total points (1522) and all-play mark (12) trail ever so slightly. Week 6 might be their chance to climb back into that top spot.
3. New York Yankees (0.881)
The Yanks boast the second-highest point total (1558) and the most all-play wins (14). At 3–2–0, their head-to-head record doesn’t match the firepower, but make no mistake—this is an elite squad with real staying power.
4. Texas Rangers (0.786)
Quietly steady, Texas finds itself among the top four thanks to strong point totals (1476) and a solid 10 H2H wins. They’re not blowing the doors off opponents, but they’re racking up enough wins and consistency to stick in the top tier.
5. St. Louis Cardinals (0.607)
St. Louis holds onto the top five thanks to a 10 all-play win count and a decent scoring pace (1384). With a 2–3 record, they’ll need to convert close matchups into victories to maintain this spot.
6. Toronto Blue Jays (0.560)
Toronto is another team outperforming its record. They’re 2–3 in H2H, but their all-play and total points reflect a squad that could easily be above .500. Don’t sleep on them heading into the second half of the season.
7. Chicago Cubs (0.524)
The Cubs are the league’s definition of average—an even 2–2–1 record, middle-of-the-pack scoring (1320), and 7 all-play wins. If they can find another gear, a top-5 spot isn’t far off.
8. Baltimore Orioles (0.512)
Record-wise, Baltimore (4–1–0) looks like a contender. But their low total points (1211) and just 5 all-play wins paint a different picture. They're winning, but will it last?