Rather than falling into my usual trap of getting overly wordy about niche topics, I wanted to touch briefly on three different items that piqued my interest recently. The first is MLB Network’s power rankings, which see the Cubs listed third behind the Tigers and Dodgers. Never mind that the Cubs have a better overall record than the Dodgers while also taking the season series. This won’t be the last time we talk about LA getting preferential treatment here either.
The first Power Rankings of June are here! ? pic.twitter.com/CSu87oUfMs
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) June 2, 2025
Those rankings don’t actually matter in the least, but it does matter that 13 of the Cubs’ next 23 games come against teams in the top 10.