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August 24th Power Rankings: The Atlanta Braves stay steady

By James Kunkle

ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 21: Detail shot of Chop On sign against the New York Mets at SunTrust Park on April 21, 2018, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Logan Riely/Beam Imagination/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 21: Detail shot of Chop On sign against the New York Mets at SunTrust Park on April 21, 2018, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Logan Riely/Beam Imagination/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** /
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SEATTLE, WA – AUGUST 23: Braves Braden Bishop #5 of the Seattle Mariners steals second base ahead of an attempted tag by shortstop Yadiel Rivera #33 of the Texas Rangers (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA – AUGUST 23: Braves Braden Bishop #5 of the Seattle Mariners steals second base ahead of an attempted tag by shortstop Yadiel Rivera #33 of the Texas Rangers (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images) /

As we said last week, for most teams including the Atlanta Braves, we are basically at the halfway point of the season.

Most things are playing out like we suspected but as always, some surprises have emerged.

The trade deadline is one week away and it’s now already time for teams to get ready for their postseason push.

As always on Monday’s here though, it is time for our weekly power rankings. Where will the Atlanta Braves place this week?

30. Pittsburgh Pirates

Despite a sweep of the Brewers over the weekend, the Pirates stay at the bottom of these rankings once again and are one of the few clear cut sellers before next week’s trading deadline.

29. Los Angeles Angels

Things seem to be getting worse in Southern California for the Angels. I once again will let you know that we can make an offer for Mike Trout here for the Atlanta Braves. Surely, he will waive his no trade clause to get out of that dumpster fire.

28. Detroit Tigers

One week after getting swept by the Cleveland Indians, the Detroit Tigers bounce back and take two out of three, the problem is their was another sweep by the White Sox in the middle of those two series.

27. Boston Red Sox

If you had the Boston Red Sox being the first MLB team to reach the 20 loss plateau, you would be correct. The miserable 2020 season for them continues.

26. Kansas City Royals

The Royals have some bats in the system but currently do not have much pitching besides Brad Keller who is still sporting a 0.00 ERA at this point of the season.

25. Seattle Mariners

Those new alternate uniforms that the Mariners wear now look a lot like the Milwaukee Brewer classic retro style jerseys. It took me a few minutes to recognize who I was watching.

24. Texas Rangers

The Rangers might be a very exciting team to watch over the next week as they have some players who could be of major value to other teams. Players like Lance Lynn, Todd Frazier, and even Mike Minor despite his struggles thus far.

23. Colorado Rockies

The Colorado Rockies are imploding quick like. It was not long ago they were sitting in first, but now they are only half a game out of last in the West and already 8 back of the Dodgers for first.

22. Arizona Diamondbacks

Arizona was on a roll and looking to get right back in the playoff race but they closed last week with 5 straight in the loss column. Perhaps a series they are about to start with the Rockies will get them back on a winning streak?

21. Philadelphia Phillies

Already having a awful bullpen, they made a trade with the Red Sox and the pitcher they acquired come right in Saturday and was hit hard against the Atlanta Braves. The Phillies were lucky to escape with 1 win in Atlanta.

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