FanGraphs Power Rankings: September 12-18
The Astros joined the Dodgers as the second team to clinch a postseason berth last week. Justin Verlander made his return to the mound on Friday and pitched five scoreless innings against the A's. Yordan Alvarez has hit six home runs in his last seven games. The Mets bounced back from an ugly three-game sweep at the hands of the Cubs to sweep the Pirates in four games over the weekend. Atlanta swept the Phillies and will get another shot at dealing a blow to Philadelphia's Wild Card hopes next weekend, but Ozzie Albies fractured his pinky finger. Blue Jays and Rays are ahead in the AL Wildcard race after the Mariners lost three in a row to Angels.
