Each week, The California Post will power rank MLB’s 30 teams and check in on one intriguing awards race. Here is this week’s edition (records through Thursday night): 1.) Braves (30-14) The Braves are back in the top spot after a one-week absence, producing two statement series wins over the Dodgers and Cubs to become the first team to reach 30 wins this season. Matt Olson remains perhaps the most consistent hitter in the majors so far this year, while Chris Sale and Bryce Elder have emerged as arguably the league’s best 1-2 rotation punch. (Last week: 3rd) The Braves have emerged as one of the most balanced and dangerous teams in baseball and have the wins to back it up. AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser 2.) Cubs (28-16) It was a rollercoaster week for the Cubs. After reeling off what was already their second 10-game winning streak of the season, they lost four in a row before avoiding a sweep against the Braves with a win on Thursday.…