The latest MLB power rankings, released by FanGraphs, show the Los Angeles Dodgers maintaining a comfortable edge in the NL West, now leading the San Diego Padres by ten games. The Dodgers' dominance is underpinned by a hot stretch from Mookie Betts, who has posted a .320/.363/.573 slash line over the past three weeks.
Key Performances
In the National League Central, the Milwaukee Brewers posted a sweep of the Cincinnati Reds before dropping a series to the Chicago Cubs. Starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff returned from the injured list and delivered two dominant outings against those opponents, reinforcing the Brewers' pitching depth.
The Philadelphia Phillies have climbed back into contention, winning four straight series and trimming their deficit in the NL East to three games. Bryce Harper contributed 10 hits and two home runs last week, while Kyle Schwarber hit his 30th home run of the season.
The Tampa Bay Rays extended their winning streak to five games, while the New York Yankees were swept by the Boston Red Sox, marking their first sweep by the Red Sox since 2018. Junior Caminero has been on fire, blasting seven home runs and adding 15 RBI in the past week.
Division Battles
The Chicago Cubs went 6‑1 last week, sweeping the Mets and taking a series from the Brewers. Dansby Swanson was a catalyst, collecting seven hits, three home runs and 15 RBI during the stretch. The Rangers reclaimed first place in the AL West after a weekend sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays, though prospect Wyatt Langford returned to the injured list with a hamstring issue.
The Blue Jays, after briefly reaching .500, dropped six straight games, with Kazuma Okamoto providing a spark with nine hits and three homers. In the American League, the Houston Astros have won five consecutive series, while the Oakland Athletics have struggled, allowing 6.2 runs per game in June. Gage Jump has allowed just four runs total across his last five starts, highlighting a bright spot for the Astros' rotation.