2026 NL Central Power Rankings: Week 25
Brewers dominate NL Central opponents to clinch playoff spot, close in on divisional clinch
Welcome to week 25 of our 2026 NL Central Power Rankings. The Milwaukee Brewers solidified their postseason spot with a 93-57 record, going 5-1 this week. They have a 100% chance to make the playoffs, needing only two more wins to clinch the NL Central title. After sweeping the Cubs and winning two of three against the Reds, the Brewers will visit the Pirates, Orioles, and Phillies in their final road trip.
Meanwhile, the Chicago Cubs, currently tied with the Phillies at 83-67, are fighting for the top NL Wild Card spot. They rebounded from a three-game sweep by the Brewers, winning two of three against the Pirates. The Cubs are set to host the Braves and visit the Reds over the weekend. The Pittsburgh Pirates, at 75-75, are on track to finish .500 for the first time since 2018.
They swept the White Sox and lost two to the Cubs, with five players hitting a homer. The St. Louis Cardinals, at 74-76, had a difficult week, getting swept by the Giants before winning two of three against the White Sox. Their top hitter, Leo Bernal, led the charge with two homers and a double. The Cincinnati Reds, at 70-79, had another tough week, getting swept by the Dodgers and losing two to the Brewers before salvaging one Sunday. Elly De La Cruz and Eugenio Suárez led the offense with three homers each.
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