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2025 MLB Power Rankings Update: Red Sox Make Top 10 as Rays Tumble
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The Boston Red Sox have ridden a 10-game winning streak into the top 10 of Sportsnaut's MLB Power Rankings, while the Milwaukee Brewers climbed three spots after winning seven straight heading into the All-Star break. On the flip side, the Tampa Bay Rays dropped seven spots after going 4-12 in their last 16 games.
Here's how all 30 teams stack up at the midpoint of the season.
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**Statistics as of Monday July 14**
1. Detroit Tigers (Last week: 1)
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The Detroit Tigers still own the best record in baseball despite being swept by the Seattle Mariners over the weekend. Despite the losses, they still maintain a healthy 11.5-game lead in the AL Central over the Minnesota Twins . On top of that, four will be starting for the AL in Tuesday's All-Star game, including reigning AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal .
2. Chicago Cubs (Last week: 4)
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After losing two of three to the Minnesota Twins , the Chicago Cubs rebounded against the New York Yankees by winning the three-game series. They hold a one-game lead over the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central.
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3. Houston Astros (Last week: 2)
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After sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers , the Houston Astros limped into the All-Star break losing five of six, including getting swept by the Cleveland Guardians .
4. Los Angeles Dodgers (Last week: 3)
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After losing seven in a row, the Dodgers got back on track, taking two of three against NL West rival San Francisco Giants . Los Angeles has used 35 pitchers this season, but Tyler Glasnow is back and Blake Snell shouldn't be far behind.
5. Toronto Blue Jays (Last week: 5)
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After winning 10 in a row and taking over first place in the AL East, the Toronto Blue Jays lost three of their last four against the Chicago White Sox and Athletics . Toronto holds a two-game lead over the New York Yankees .
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6. Milwaukee Brewers (Last week: 8)
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Controversy is swirling over the All-Star selection of Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski , who was named to the team after only five MLB starts. It's overshadowing the Brewers winning seven straight going into the break and trailing by just one game in the NL Central.
7. Philadelphia Phillies (Last week: 6)
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The Philadelphia Phillies did right by Cristopher Sanchez after he was wrongfully snubbed for an All-Star honor despite being one of the best pitchers in the National League. The Phillies still rewarded Sanchez with his $50,000 All-Star bonus.
8. New York Mets (Last week: 7)
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The New York Mets' pitching staff is getting healthy going into the All-Star break. Kodai Senga returned to the rotation after missing about a month with a hamstring strain and Sean Manaea made his season debut after dealing with oblique and elbow injuries.
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9. Boston Red Sox (Last week: 15)
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The Red Sox are the hottest team going into the break, winning 10 in a row. Ceddanne Rafaela is turning into a star while top prospect Roman Anthony has a .777 OPS since being called up.
10. New York Yankees (Last week: 10)
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The Yankees had a 4-2 homestand going into the break — sweeping the Mariners before losing their series to the Cubs. Aaron Judge , who became the fastest player to 350 home runs in MLB history, already has 7.0 bWAR.
11. Seattle Mariners (Last week: 11)
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The Mariners swept the best team in baseball in the Tigers over the weekend and hold a 1.5-game lead over the Tampa Bay Rays for the final AL Wild Card spot. Cal Raleigh , affectionately known as "Big Dumper," had 38 home runs in the first half, the most ever for a catcher and switch-hitter before the All-Star break.
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12. San Diego Padres (Last week: 12)
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The San Diego Padres were 19-11 through the end of April but have gone 34-33 since. The Padres are going to need to be better than a .500 team if they want to make the playoffs for the fourth time in the last six seasons.
13. San Franciso Giants (Last week: 13)
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The Giants had a wild win over the Phillies last week as catcher Patrick Bailey delivered a walk-off inside-the-park three-run home run. Bailey became the first catcher in 99 years to have a walk-off inside-the-park home run.
14. St. Louis Cardinals (Last week: 14)
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The St. Louis Cardinals had a 3-3 homestand against the Washington Nationals and Atlanta Braves . But they did receive an offensive boost as Ivan Herrera returned to the lineup for the first time since June 19 with a hamstring strain.
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15. Cincinnati Reds (Last week: 16)
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Despite being in fourth place in the NL Central, the Cincinnati Reds enter the break just 2.5 games out of the last NL Wild Card spot. They have a tough stretch coming back, facing the Mets, Rays and Dodgers in three of their first four series.
16. Tampa Bay Rays (Last week: 9)
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The Rays have taken a tumble, going 4-12 in their last 16 games and falling to fourth in the AL East. Expect Tampa Bay to be sellers at the trade deadline.
17. Texas Rangers (Last week: 18)
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Even though the Texas Rangers are a game below .500, they remain in the playoff hunt as they are 3.5 games out of the last Wild Card spot. To get back to the postseason, however, they will need much more from their middling offense.
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18. Minnesota Twins (Last week: 19)
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The Minnesota Twins are 6-3 in their last nine games going into the break and are only four games out of the last AL Wild Card spot while sporting a 47-49 record. But they have several assets that playoff teams covet at the deadline in Jhoan Duran, Griffin Jax and Byron Buxton , making it sensible to overhaul.
19. Kansas City Royals (Last week: 20)
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The 47-50 Kansas City Royals have more All-Stars (four) than the NL East first-place Phillies (two). Go figure.
20. Los Angeles Angels (Last week: 21)
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Mike Trout is just five home runs away from 400. Can the 33-year-old future Hall of Famer reach the 500 milestone if he's able to stay healthy the next few years?
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21. Cleveland Guardians (Last week: 25)
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Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase will most likely be on a new team by the July 31 trade deadline and Cleveland will be able to get a significant haul for the three-time All-Star.
22. Arizona Diamondbacks (Last week: 18)
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The disappointing Arizona Diamondbacks will be another deadline seller in the next two weeks. All-Star third baseman Eugenio Suarez and pitchers Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly will most likely be on the move.
23. Baltimore Orioles (Last week: 23)
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Even though the Orioles are playing better under new manager Tony Mansolino (28-24), it's time for the front office to focus on 2026 and rebuild around Gunnar Henderson , Adley Rutschman and Jackson Holliday .
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24. Miami Marlins (Last week: 22)
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Kyle Stowers has turned into a legitimate slugger for the Miami Marlins . The 27-year-old All-Star outfielder has 19 home runs and a .911 OPS on the season.
25. Atlanta Braves (Last week: 24)
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No, the Atlanta Braves won't be trading Ronald Acuna Jr. However, don't be surprised if designated hitter Marcell Ozuna and reliever Raisel Iglesias are on the move by July 31.
26. Athletics (Last week: 28)
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Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson will be the starting shortstop for the AL in Tuesday's All-Star game. He has a .332 average and has struck out just 28 times while walking 20 times.
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27. Pittsburgh Pirates (Last week: 26)
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At least Pittsburgh Pirates fans will get to see Paul Skenes start his second consecutive All-Star game.
28. Washington Nationals (Last week: 27)
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The Washington Nationals shocked baseball Sunday night by taking 17-year-old shortstop Eli Willits with the first overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft.
29. Chicago White Sox (Last week: 29)
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The lone bright spot for the White Sox has been Shane Smith , becoming the first rookie pitcher in franchise history to make the All-Star team.
30. Colorado Rockies (Last week: 30)
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The 2025 Colorado Rockies might be one of the worst baseball teams of all time, but they made a big splash during Sunday's draft, drafting Ethan Holliday with the second overall pick. He's the son of franchise legend Matt Holliday.
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