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New number 1 on the list

For the first time this campaign, there is a new No. 1 team at the top of the Power Rankings. Although the Dodgers had held the top spot since the previous edition of the season, the Yankees now hold the crown.

But that was not the only movement within the rankings. So, let’s take a look at how our voters ranked the 30 clubs, from top to bottom:

Biggest jump: The A’s (No. 29 to No. 24) and Astros (No. 9 to No. 4) each moved up five spots, while the Giants moved up four spots from No. 11 to No. 7. The Astros have a record of 12-1 in their last 13 games and have posted four shutouts in their last seven games.

Biggest drop: A pair of American League East contenders dropped four spots each this week, with the Rays dropping to No. 9 and the Blue Jays to No. 11. The Rockies also dropped four spots to No. 19. The Blue Jays were swept. in a two-game series against the Yankees before losing two of three to the Rays, who started their own week by losing their series against the Angels. Colorado, meanwhile, lost five in a row – including a three-game sweep at the hands of their rival Giants – and then closed out the week with two losses in three games to the Royals.

1) Yankees (last week: 2)

Odds of winning the World Series, according to DraftKings: 6-1

Cuban Néstor Cortés Jr. has emerged as a legitimate candidate for the American League Cy Young Award, and now leads the AL in ERA with 1.35 after another masterful outing on Sunday against the White Sox. But it’s not just Cortes — the Yankees (25-9) are tied for the best collective ERA in the majors at 2.74 this season. Offensively, his 49 home runs are tied for the most in the majors, and New York is in the top five in runs scored per game and OPS.

2) Dodgers (last week: 1)

Odds of winning the World Series, according to DraftKings: 4.75-1

The Dodgers (21-12) fell off the top for the first time this season after losing three of four to the Phillies at Dodger Stadium over the weekend. It also didn’t help that Clayton Kershaw’s 2022 resurgence hit a snag Friday, when — instead of making his scheduled start against Philadelphia — the left-hander was sent to the disabled list with inflammation in his right sacroiliac joint, which connects the base of the spine with the hip bones. The Dodgers continue to have the highest-running offense in the majors (5.3 runs per game) and are tied with the Yankees in team ERA (2.74).

3) Mets (last week: 3)

Odds of winning the World Series, according to DraftKings: 8-1

The Mets (23-13) narrowly pulled off another epic comeback on Sunday, but ultimately fell short and fell 8-7 to the Mariners. That capped a 3-3 week for the Mets, who rank first in MLB with a .329 on-base percentage and sixth in team ERA at 3.40 — though their pitching depth will be tested by Tylor Megill. joining ace Jacob deGrom on the disabled list.

4) Astros (last week: 9)

Odds of winning the World Series, according to DraftKings: 8-1

The Astros (23-12) finally had their 11-game winning streak snapped on Saturday in a 13-6 loss to the Nationals, but Houston responded with an 8-0 win on Sunday. The Astros are not only 12-1 since starting the season 11-11, but they also haven’t allowed more than three runs in any of those 12 wins — and half of them have been shutouts. Houston’s starting rotation has a collective ERA of 3.05 (fifth in MLB), while its bullpen’s 2.69 ERA is second-best in the majors.

5) Angels (last week: 8)

Odds of winning the World Series, according to DraftKings: 25-1

Just this week, the Angels (24-13) got a no-hitter from Reid Detmers, Shohei Ohtani hit his 100th career home run, Mike Trout had a two-homer game, Taylor Ward hit a grand slam and Chase Silseth pitched six one-run innings in his Major League debut. Detmers obviously stole the show this week, but Ward continues to be one of the best stories in baseball. Though he’s just two plate appearances away from qualifying for the league lead starting this week, his .385 batting average, .500 on-base percentage and .747 slugging percentage are figures to lead those departments in the majors. But with Ward’s 1,247 OPS ineligible for first place, it’s Trout’s 1,093 OPS that’s the best in the majors.

voters: Alyson Footer, Anthony Castrovince, Paul Casella, Mark Feinsand, Nathalie Alonso, Mike Petriello, Sarah Langs, Andrew Simon, David Venn, Brett Blueweiss, Doug Gausepohl

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