2025 MLB Power Rankings, Vol. 23: Yankees panic resumes; Padres soar
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The Milwaukee Brewers have the best record in baseball and hold the top spot despite recent series losses to the Cubs and Giants. Trevor Megill blew two saves against San Francisco but the Brewers remain 81-50. The Philadelphia Phillies lost Zack Wheeler for the season to venous thoracic outlet surgery and must rely on performances like Cristopher Sanchez's 12-strikeout outing. The Toronto Blue Jays moved up after taking two of three from the Marlins while managing without Vladimir Guerrero Jr. The San Diego Padres tied the NL West lead after taking two from the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees, pushing New York down the standings.
The 2025 MLB Power Rankings are back after key series' on either coast. Out East, the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees to jump them in both league standings and the Power Rankings. And out West, the San Diego Padres have tied the National League West lead after taking two from the Los Angeles Dodgers. How did both of those results impact the MLB Power Rankings? And how does the rest of the list shake out? Read on to find out.
The Milwaukee Brewers still have the best record in baseball and the top spot in the MLB Power Rankings. They keep the top spot despite losing both of their sets last week, dropping three of five to the Chicago Cubs and two of three to the San Francisco Giants. Trevor Megill blew two saves against San Francisco, putting a damper on his spectacular season. But the Crew still reign atop the league at 81-50. Next up, they host the Arizona Diamondbacks.
The Philadelphia Phillies got the worst news of the week, as Zack Wheeler will be out for the remainder of the season. He underwent surgery for venous thoracic outlet syndrome, which has a 6-8 month recovery period. On the field, they swept the Seattle Mariners and took two of three from the Washington Nationals. Cristopher Sanchez was excellent, with 12 strikeouts in 6.1 innings on Tuesday.
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