Despite the Yankees’ recent loss to the Orioles, they remain perched atop the APBL Power Rankings. But the gap is closing fast.

New York Yankees (.929 Power Ranking)
Even in defeat, the Bronx Bombers hold onto the throne — though their grip is slightly loosened. Their Power Score dipped from .952 to .929 after a three-game losing streak against the Orioles, including a tough 37-point loss this week. They remain the league’s most potent team on paper, but momentum is shifting.

Atlanta Braves & Texas Rangers (.917)
We have a logjam at second place.
The Braves now share the runner-up slot after a strong 26-point win over the Cubs, continuing their march toward postseason supremacy. Meanwhile, the Rangers handled the Angels and gained a critical tiebreaker advantage in the National League. Both teams are peaking at the right time — and challenging the Yankees’ reign.

Cincinnati Reds & Los Angeles Angels (.738)
A tie at fourth tells two very different stories.
The Reds, who once sat firmly in second, suffered a disappointing 14-point loss to the Blue Jays, who were riding a nine-game losing streak. That stumble pulled them down the rankings and raised serious questions about their playoff form. The Angels, on the other hand, put up a fight in a 38-point loss to the Rangers, but their body of work keeps them in contention.

Middle of the Pack

Chicago Cubs (6th) & Detroit Tigers (7th)
The Cubs dropped a close one to the Braves and continue to flirt with elite status. The Tigers, meanwhile, had their six-game win streak snapped in a tough loss to the Red Sox. Both clubs are steady but must break through to crack the top five.

San Francisco Giants (8th)
The defending champs leapfrog the Cardinals this week after a dominant 83-point win over the struggling White Sox. With playoff implications heating up, the Giants are quietly building a case to be taken seriously again.

St. Louis Cardinals (9th)
Despite a win over the Guardians, the Cardinals were edged out by San Francisco in the rankings. Their position is stable but fragile as the playoff race intensifies.

Bottom Tier Movement

Boston Red Sox (10th)
A solid win over the Tigers helps Boston hold the line in 10th. They've shown flashes of form, but it's likely too late for a serious playoff run.

Baltimore Orioles (11th)
The O's take a big step up, jumping from 12th to 11th after another win over the Yankees — their third in a row. Even though their overall record keeps them in the lower tier, few teams have been more frustrating for top contenders.

Toronto Blue Jays (12th)
The Jays finally snapped their nine-game losing streak with a surprise win over the Reds, but that wasn’t enough to avoid a one-spot drop. Their Power Score dipped just enough for Baltimore to leap over them.

Chicago White Sox (13th) & Cleveland Guardians (14th)
No changes here — the White Sox have now lost eight straight, and the Guardians have dropped four in a row. The only question now is who will finish the season in the cellar.