Trending Now - Braves Rise in Rankings as Cubs Face Off Against Home Giants

WHO:

Yahoo Sports - Atlanta Braves, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, Milwaukee Brewers, Seattle Mariners, Cincinnati Reds, Oakland Athletics, Arizona Diamondbacks, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, Miami Marlins, Washington Nationals, Houston Astros, New York Mets.

Fox News - Cubs co-owner, Dan Dakich, Colin Rea, Matt Olson, Ronald Acuña Jr., Grant Holmes.

WHAT:

Yahoo Sports - The Braves have overtaken the Dodgers for the No. 1 spot in the MLB power rankings.

Yahoo Sports - The Cubs have a record of 27-14, with a 9-9 record on the road.

Yahoo Sports - The Braves have a record of 28-13, with a 12-6 record at home.

Fox News - The Cubs have scored 91 runs on the road and are hitting .238, while at home they have scored 124 runs and are hitting .263.

Fox News - Colin Rea has a record of 4-1 with a 4.03 ERA and a 1.37 WHIP.

Fox News - The Braves are hitting .270 overall and .282 at home this season.

Fox News - The Braves' pitching has a combined 3.14 ERA and a 1.16 WHIP.

Fox News - Grant Holmes has a record of 2-1 with a 4.34 ERA and a 1.31 WHIP.

WHERE:

Fox News - Wrigley Field (home of the Cubs), Truist Park (home of the Braves).

WHEN:

Fox News - The Cubs are expected to have an Opening Day next season.

WHY:

Fox News - The Cubs' poor performance on the road is a significant flaw in their season.

HOW:

Yahoo Sports - The power rankings explore each team's weaknesses, including the Braves' lackluster performance from Austin Riley and the Cubs' pitching depth issues.

(UPDATED May 12, 2026 23:25 UTC)

In a significant shift in the MLB power rankings, the Atlanta Braves have now claimed the top spot, overtaking the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Chicago Cubs currently hold a record of twenty-seven wins and fourteen losses, but their struggles on the road, where they are nine and nine, highlight a major flaw in their season. As the Cubs prepare for their upcoming Opening Day next season, they will need to address their pitching depth issues and improve their overall performance to compete effectively.