Which Division Reigns Supreme?!

Division Power Rankings 

With the playoff race heating up, here’s how the divisions stack up based on overall strength, competitiveness, and playoff implications.

1. AL East

Best Team: Atlanta Expos (69-32, .683)

Top Competitors: Augusta Alcoholics (62-39, .614), Boston Massacre (56-45, .554)

Playoff Outlook: Division winner + at least one wild card team

Why #1?

The AL East is home to one of the strongest teams in the league (Atlanta) and two serious wild card contenders. Augusta could compete for the division in most other cases, and Boston is still in the hunt. This is the deepest and strongest division.

2. NL East

Best Team: Durham Lollygaggers (59-42, .584)

Top Competitors: Buffalo Bisons (56-45, .554), Washington D.C. Nationals (55-46, .545), Columbus Corgis (55-46, .545)

Playoff Outlook: Division winner + both wild card teams likely

Why #2?

No other division has as many teams fighting for a playoff spot. With three teams within four games of Durham, this race could come down to the wire. The second-best division due to depth and competition.

3. AL West

Best Team: Tucson Toros (70-31, .693)

Top Competitors: Helena Hot Dogs (61-40, .604)

Playoff Outlook: Tucson locks up the division, Helena is a strong wild card

Why #3?

Tucson is the best team in the league, and Helena is solid. However, this division lacks depth, with the bottom two teams completely out of contention.

4. AL South

Best Team: Huntington Tropics (61-40, .604)

Top Competitors: Houston Space Cowboys (60-41, .594)

Playoff Outlook: Division winner + wild card contender

Why #4?

This division is extremely competitive at the top, with Huntington and Houston separated by just one game. Unfortunately, the bottom two teams are not factors, limiting overall depth.

5. NL North

Best Team: Tacoma Aroma (56-45, .554)

Top Competitors: None (Montreal is 9.0 GB)

Playoff Outlook: Only division winner likely to make playoffs

Why #5?

Tacoma is good, but the rest of the division has work to do. If Tacoma stumbles, this could become the lowest-ranked division.

6. NL South

Best Team: Santa Fe Apache (55-46, .545)

Top Competitors: Charleston Offspring (51-50, .505)

Playoff Outlook: Division winner only

Why #6?

Santa Fe is the best team, but this division lacks strong wild card contenders. Charleston has a chance, but they need a big finish.

7. NL West

Best Team: Salem Bourbon Makers (53-48, .525)

Top Competitors: Vancouver Canucks (48-53, .475)

Playoff Outlook: Just one team making the playoffs

Why #7?

Salem is leading, but this division has room for improvement compared to others. No real wild card threats here.

8. AL North

Best Team: Minnesota North Stars (52-49, .515)

Top Competitors: None

Playoff Outlook: Only division winner making it

Why #8?

Minnesota is competitive, but this division is still developing. No wild card contenders, and the race isn’t particularly exciting.

Summary

1. AL East – Strongest division with multiple playoff contenders

2. NL West – Incredibly competitive, likely sending multiple teams to playoffs

3. AL West – Tucson dominates, Helena is strong

4. AL South – Close race at the top, but lacks depth

5. NL North – Tacoma is solid, but the rest of the division has work to do

6. NL South – Santa Fe leads, but not much excitement beyond that

7. NL West – Salem leads, but the division has room for improvement

8. AL North – Minnesota is competitive, but the division is still developing

Chasing History

Louie Weiss and the 31-Game Hitting Streak: A Legend in the Making?

Louie Weiss is on a mission. A mission that only the most legendary of batters have attempted: a historic hitting streak. With 31 consecutive games of getting at least one hit, he’s creeping up on some of the greatest streaks in Cobbfather history. But can he go all the way? Or will he crumble under the weight of baseball immortality like a stale nacho under too much stadium cheese?

The Ghosts of Hitters Past

If Weiss wants to secure his place in Cobbfather history, he’ll have to surpass some of the game’s most iconic streaks. Jose Pizzaro’s legendary 42-game streak remains the gold standard, a record so untouchable that it might as well be encased in bubble wrap. Then there’s Diego Bonilla’s 36-game streak, which has stood the test of time (and many, many slider-heavy at-bats).

Right behind them are Jarrod Taubensee and Martin McCarty, each at 34 games, probably exchanging knowing nods every time a hitter gets close, only to flame out. And at 32 games? Rogers Lawrence and Mickey Barmes, who both just barely edged out Louie Weiss’s current mark. Barmes accomplished his streak just last season in Season 61, proving that history isn’t just something from the distant past—it’s still being written. Close, but no cigar… yet.

Will Weiss Crack Under Pressure?

Let’s be real—hitting in 31 straight games is like remembering to take your phone off silent every time you leave the house: ridiculously difficult. Pitchers are now actively plotting against him. Managers are scheming. Some guy in the stands is waving a rally banana in hopes of jinxing him.

But Weiss doesn’t care. He’s swinging like a man possessed, determined to leave his mark on the game. Whether he reaches Pizzaro’s insane 42-game streak or fizzles out tomorrow, one thing is certain: this is the most exciting hitting streak in recent Cobbfather memory.

Stay tuned. Because if Louie Weiss keeps this up, we might just have to rename this league Weissfather.

Season 62 Power Rankings

Cobbfather Power Rankings Through 95 Games

As we cross the 95-game mark, it’s time to dive into the 32-team power rankings for Cobbfather. These rankings factor in Win-Loss record, Run Differential (RS - RA), and Strength of Schedule, with a few manual adjustments to reflect team momentum.

1. Tucson Toros (65-30, .684)

Runs Scored: 503 | Runs Allowed: 371 | Run Differential: +132

2. Atlanta Expos (66-29, .695)

Runs Scored: 556 | Runs Allowed: 401 | Run Differential: +155

3. Houston Space Cowboys (55-40, .579)

Runs Scored: 527 | Runs Allowed: 422 | Run Differential: +105

4. Huntington Tropics (55-40, .579)

Runs Scored: 551 | Runs Allowed: 439 | Run Differential: +112

5. Helena Hot Dogs (58-37, .611)

Runs Scored: 490 | Runs Allowed: 392 | Run Differential: +98

6. Augusta Alcoholics (58-37, .611)

Runs Scored: 510 | Runs Allowed: 438 | Run Differential: +72

7. Buffalo Bisons (54-41, .568)

Runs Scored: 435 | Runs Allowed: 362 | Run Differential: +73

8. Durham Lollygaggers (56-39, .589)

Runs Scored: 502 | Runs Allowed: 458 | Run Differential: +44

9. Washington D.C. Nationals (52-43, .547)

Runs Scored: 493 | Runs Allowed: 460 | Run Differential: +33

10. Columbus Corgis (51-44, .537)

Runs Scored: 414 | Runs Allowed: 395 | Run Differential: +19

11. Santa Fe Apache (53-42, .558)

Runs Scored: 495 | Runs Allowed: 474 | Run Differential: +21

12. Salem Bourbon Makers (49-46, .516)

Runs Scored: 461 | Runs Allowed: 455 | Run Differential: +6

13. Tacoma Aroma (52-43, .547)

Runs Scored: 392 | Runs Allowed: 315 | Run Differential: +77

14. Boston Massacre (54-41, .568)

Runs Scored: 512 | Runs Allowed: 452 | Run Differential: +60

15. Colorado Springs From My Loins (48-47, .505)

 Runs Scored: 481 | Runs Allowed: 491 | Run Differential: -10

16. Vancouver Canucks (46-49, .484)

Runs Scored: 396 | Runs Allowed: 397 | Run Differential: -1

17. Oklahoma City Barons (44-51, .463)

Runs Scored: 381 | Runs Allowed: 408 | Run Differential: -27

18. Charleston Offspring (48-47, .505)

Runs Scored: 391 | Runs Allowed: 407 | Run Differential: -16

19. Minnesota North Stars (49-46, .516)

Runs Scored: 473 | Runs Allowed: 453 | Run Differential: +20

20. Montreal Fighting Poutine Plates (45-50, .474)

Runs Scored: 415 | Runs Allowed: 386 | Run Differential: +29

21. New York Empire (45-50, .474)

Runs Scored: 406 | Runs Allowed: 445 | Run Differential: -39

22. Texas Sod Poodles (43-52, .453)

Runs Scored: 471 | Runs Allowed: 553 | Run Differential: -82

23.  New Orleans Hurricane Dodgers (43-52, .453)

Runs Scored: 408 | Runs Allowed: 442 | Run Differential: -34

24.  Hartford Rising Stars (40-55, .421)

Runs Scored: 444 | Runs Allowed: 532 | Run Differential: -88

25. Philadelphia Harpers (40-55, .421)

Runs Scored: 349 | Runs Allowed: 440 | Run Differential: -91

26.  Chicago Gunslingers (39-56, .411)

Runs Scored: 394 | Runs Allowed: 485 | Run Differential: -91

27. Austin Son’s of Odin (39-56, .411)

Runs Scored: 464 | Runs Allowed: 505 | Run Differential: -41

28. Jacksonville Lizard Kings (34-61, .358)

Runs Scored: 402 | Runs Allowed: 472 | Run Differential: -70

29. Scottsdale Sazeracs (35-60, .368)

Runs Scored: 411 | Runs Allowed: 484 | Run Differential: -73

30. Fargo Snowmen (37-58, .389)

Runs Scored: 422 | Runs Allowed: 549 | Run Differential: -127

31. Dover Hazmats (36-59, .379)

Runs Scored: 420 | Runs Allowed: 507 | Run Differential: -87

32. Anaheim Diablos (31-64, .326)

 Runs Scored: 315 | Runs Allowed: 494 | Run Differential: -179

Analysis & Takeaways

Tucson Toros take the top spot, narrowly edging out the Atlanta Expos based on consistency and strength of schedule.

Atlanta remains a powerhouse, leading in wins and run differential, making them a serious contender.

Houston and Huntington round out the top four, both showing solid run production and pitching strength.

Anaheim Diablos struggle at the bottom, with the worst run differential in the league at -179.

This ranking provides a snapshot of how teams are shaping up, but there’s still a lot of baseball left to play. Will Tucson hold onto the top spot? Can Atlanta reclaim the #1 position? Let’s see how the season unfolds!