MLB Strength of Schedule Power Ratings: Top 10 Teams Revealed – August 7th, 2023

As the MLB season approaches its climax, the Strength of Schedule (SOS) Power Ratings offer valuable insights into how teams have performed against varying levels of competition. These ratings consider not only the overall win-loss records but also the recent performance in the last 14 games, providing a comprehensive view of a team’s form and competitiveness. Let’s take a look at the top 10 teams based on their SOS Power Ratings as of Monday, August 7th, 2023.

Top 10 Teams Based on SOS Power Ratings:

1. Atlanta Braves

• Record: 70-39
• Win %: 64.22%
• Loss %: 35.78%
• SOS %: 49.52%
• Power Rating (PR): 0.57
• Last 7 Games: 4-3
• Last 14 Games: 8-6

2. Baltimore Orioles

• Record: 70-42
• Win %: 62.50%
• Loss %: 37.50%
• SOS %: 50.51%
• Power Rating (PR): 0.57
• Last 7 Games: 6-1
• Last 14 Games: 10-4

3. Tampa Bay Rays

• Record: 68-46
• Win %: 59.65%
• Loss %: 40.35%
• SOS %: 49.70%
• Power Rating (PR): 0.55
• Last 7 Games: 5-2
• Last 14 Games: 8-6

4. Houston Astros

• Record: 64-49
• Win %: 56.64%
• Loss %: 43.36%
• SOS %: 49.27%
• Power Rating (PR): 0.53
• Last 7 Games: 5-2
• Last 14 Games: 9-5

5. Seattle Mariners

• Record: 60-52
• Win %: 53.57%
• Loss %: 46.43%
• SOS %: 50.07%
• Power Rating (PR): 0.57
• Last 7 Games: 6-1
• Last 14 Games: 10-4

6. Los Angeles Dodgers

• Record: 64-46
• Win %: 58.18%
• Loss %: 41.82%
• SOS %: 49.38%
• Power Rating (PR): 0.54
• Last 7 Games: 5-2
• Last 14 Games: 8-6

7. Milwaukee Brewers

• Record: 60-53
• Win %: 53.10%
• Loss %: 46.90%
• SOS %: 49.96%
• Power Rating (PR): 0.52
• Last 7 Games: 3-4
• Last 14 Games: 5-9

8. San Francisco Giants

• Record: 60-51
• Win %: 54.05%
• Loss %: 45.95%
• SOS %: 48.24%
• Power Rating (PR): 0.51
• Last 7 Games: 4-3
• Last 14 Games: 7-7

9. Toronto Blue Jays

• Record: 63-50
• Win %: 55.75%
• Loss %: 44.25%
• SOS %: 51.28%
• Power Rating (PR): 0.56
• Last 7 Games: 4-3
• Last 14 Games: 9-5

10. Houston Astros

• Record: 64-49
• Win %: 56.64%
• Loss %: 43.36%
• SOS %: 49.27%
• Power Rating (PR): 0.57
• Last 7 Games: 5-2
• Last 14 Games: 9-5

As the regular season heads towards its climax, the SOS Power Ratings provide a valuable benchmark for evaluating the current form and strength of MLB teams. The Atlanta Braves and Baltimore Orioles continue to display dominance at the top, while the Seattle Mariners have made an impressive surge into the top 5 due to their exceptional performance in the last 14 games.

With the playoffs drawing near, these SOS Power Ratings will be crucial in determining which teams have the potential to go deep in the postseason. The MLB landscape remains dynamic, and these ratings will continue to offer valuable insights as the season unfolds. Keep a close eye on these top-performing teams as they aim to solidify their positions and compete for the ultimate prize in the 2023 MLB season.