The Cubs and Astros are probably the top two stories in the MLB pennant race this season, but with five weeks still to play, neither has a stranglehold on a playoff spot. The Astros are still trying to hold off a number of challengers, including the Texas Rangers and Los Angeles Angels. Meanwhile, the Cubs rose from the ashes of a brutal West Coast trip with a no-hitter and a bunch of onesies.
With that comes another week of MLB Power Rankings from CSNChicago.com's Tony Andracki and JJ Stankevitz. Stay with us every Monday from here through October for a fresh set of rankings.