2025 MLB power rankings: Cubs lead Central surge
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The Chicago Cubs have been passed again in Bleacher Report’s latest rankings, just ten days before the trade deadline.
As September dawns, a surprise guest has emerged in the National League playoff race: The Chicago Cubs.
The Chicago Cubs bullpen’s ERA ranks 22nd in baseball, at 4.59. But if one were to look only at the current eight relievers, that number drops to 3.67. Not elite, but significantly better.