Milwaukee Brewers maintain lead in NL Central power rankings after week 13
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers remain at the top of the NL Central power rankings following a 3-3 week. They successfully took two of three against the Guardians before losing two of three to the Braves. Key performances included a four-hit game from William Contreras and a strong showing from pitcher Robert Gasser, who posted a 1.54 ERA across two starts. The St. Louis Cardinals, now at 41-34, and the Pittsburgh Pirates, at 39-39, are both tied at 3-3 for the week. The Cardinals split their series against the Padres and Royals, while the Pirates had similar success against the A's and Rockies. Looking ahead, the Brewers will face the Reds, the Cardinals will host the D-backs and Marlins, and the Pirates will welcome the Mariners and Reds.
- •Brewers lead the NL Central with a 46-29 record and a 95.6% playoff chance.
- •Cardinals post a 41-34 record with a 47.2% chance to make the postseason.
- •Pirates remain at.500 with a 39-39 record and a 37.9% postseason chance.
- •Cubs improve to 40-37 with a chance to bolster their playoff position.
- •Upcoming matchups include Brewers vs. Reds and Cardinals vs. D-backs.
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 NL Central Power Rankings: Week 13
"Another week of mid baseball in the NL Central, with no movement in our rankings
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