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