MLB Power Rankings Week 21: Braves join all-NL top 3

Key Points:

• The Milwaukee Brewers maintain their No. 1 MLB ranking for the second consecutive week after a dominant 22-0 win over the Mariners and extending their division lead to five games.
• The Atlanta Braves rise to No. 3 ahead of the Tampa Bay Rays, while the San Diego Padres jump to No. 9, now firmly in the National League wild-card conversation.
• The Baltimore Orioles make the biggest climb, moving from No. 22 to No. 16, solidifying their position in the American League wild-card race, followed by the Toronto Blue Jays moving up to No. 18.
• Key player performances highlighted include Jacob Misiorowski's bounce-back start for the Brewers, Alex Bregman's offensive surge for the Cubs, and Pete Alonso's strong impact for the Orioles after signing a major contract.
• Injuries and struggles continue to impact teams like the Dodgers with closer Edwin Diaz's ongoing issues, the Reds losing Hunter Greene for Tommy John surgery, and the Athletics battling multiple season-ending injuries.