2026 MLB Power Rankings: How Tough Is Every Team’s September Schedule?

As of August 31, 2026, FOX Sports analyst Rowan Kavner examines every MLB team's September schedule difficulty in the latest Power Rankings. In the National League, the Brewers, Dodgers, and Braves lead their divisions comfortably, while the American League features tight races, with the Astros holding a two-game lead over the Rangers in the AL West, the White Sox up 3.5 games in the AL Central, and the Rays ahead by 4.5 games in the AL East. In the wild-card races, the NL battle involves the Diamondbacks and Padres, while four AL teams — the Guardians, Orioles, Blue Jays, and Rangers — are separated by just two games for the final playoff spot.