Another week, another statement from the Montreal Expos, who hold the top spot for a second consecutive week. While the top of the rankings is stabilizing, the middle tier is a whirlwind of shifting momentum. The Pirates make the biggest splash this week, and several teams are quietly climbing their way back into contention. Here’s the full breakdown.
Teams (Total Points, Tendency):
1) Montreal Expos (150.0, o)
2) San Francisco Giants (140.0, o)
3) Pittsburgh Pirates (119.5, ++)
4) Kansas City Royals (118.5, -)
5) St. Louis Cardinals (118.5, -)
6) Chicago Cubs (112.7, +)
7) Cincinnati Reds (101.0, ++)
8) Toronto Blue Jays (97.1, ++)
9) New York Mets (94.0, –)
10) Colorado Rockies (89.0, -)
11) Washington Senators (88.0, ++)
12) Minnesota Twins (87.0, -)
13) Los Angeles Dodgers (82.8, o)
14) New York Yankees (81.8, ++)
15) Seattle Pilots (80.7, ++)
16) San Diego Padres (78.1, -)
17) Texas Rangers (75.9, –)
18) Boston Red Sox (74.0, -)
19) Cleveland Spiders (73.6, o)
20) Baltimore Orioles (70.5, +)
21) Orlando Sun Rays (68.5, -)
22) Detroit Tigers (66.5, +)
23) Chicago White Sox (47.2, +)
24) Oakland Athletics (47.2, –)
Top Tier: Expos Stay in Command
1) Montreal Expos (150.0, o)
No change at the top. The Expos continue to dominate with elite run prevention and an opportunistic offense. They’ve built a strong lead and show no signs of letting up.
2) San Francisco Giants (140.0, o)
Still solid at No. 2, the Giants aren’t faltering—they’re just being outpaced by a surging Montreal team. Their formula remains steady: consistent pitching and timely hitting.
3) Pittsburgh Pirates (119.5, ++)
The Pirates make the biggest move of the week, leaping into the top three. After weeks hovering just outside the elite group, they’ve finally broken through thanks to a dominant stretch of games.
4) Kansas City Royals (118.5, -) / 5) St. Louis Cardinals (118.5, -)
The Royals and Cardinals slide slightly—not due to poor play, but because the Pirates surged past them. Both teams remain firmly in the upper tier.
Risers and Fallers: Teams on the Move
6) Chicago Cubs (112.7, +)
The Cubs keep climbing. Their improved offense has made them a real threat in the National League, and they’re quietly becoming one of the more complete teams.
**7) Cincinnati Reds (101.0, ++) / 8) Toronto Blue Jays (97.1, ++) **
Two major risers this week. The Reds bounce back after a short slump, while the Blue Jays continue to trend upward with strong pitching performances.
9) New York Mets (94.0, –)
A tough week drops the Mets from the top five to the bottom of the top 10. They’re still in the mix, but they need to reverse this trend quickly.
10) Colorado Rockies (89.0, -)
The Rockies drop a spot, still struggling to find consistent pitching. Their offense alone won’t be enough to hold off the chasing pack.
11) Washington Senators (88.0, ++)
A strong bounce-back week for Washington, who are back on the rise after several weeks of decline.
12) Minnesota Twins (87.0, -)
The Twins drop slightly and seem to be treading water. Their inconsistency keeps them in the middle tier.
Mid-Tier Mix: Jockeying for Position
**13) Los Angeles Dodgers (82.8, o) / 14) New York Yankees (81.8, ++) / 15) Seattle Pilots (80.7, ++) **
The Dodgers remain stable, while both the Yankees and Pilots make meaningful gains. Seattle in particular is continuing its slow climb out of the league’s bottom third.
16) San Diego Padres (78.1, -) / 17) Texas Rangers (75.9, –) / 18) Boston Red Sox (74.0, -)
Three teams trending downward. The Padres and Red Sox remain stuck in a downward cycle, while the Rangers’ fall is sharper after peaking just two weeks ago.
Bottom Tier: Modest Gains, Lingering Gaps
19) Cleveland Spiders (73.6, o) / 20) Baltimore Orioles (70.5, +) / 21) Orlando Sun Rays (68.5, -)
The Spiders hold their ground while Baltimore takes a step forward. Orlando continues to slide after a promising April.
22) Detroit Tigers (66.5, +)
A small gain for the Tigers, but they still lack the consistency to break into the middle tier.
23) Chicago White Sox (47.2, +) / 24) Oakland Athletics (47.2, –)
A rare positive trend for the White Sox as they finally show signs of life. Oakland drops to the league’s basement after losing ground again.
Final Thoughts
Montreal remains in control, while the Pirates’ surge injects new life into the upper tier. Teams like the Cubs, Reds, and Blue Jays are trending in the right direction, while former contenders like the Mets, Rockies, and Rangers need to recalibrate. With a third of the season nearly complete, every week from here on out carries playoff implications.