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MLB Power Rankings: The trade deadline is done - here’s where things stand with your team
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- The Los Angeles Dodgers remain the top-ranked MLB team after acquiring AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal, despite concerns about their rotation and injuries to key pitchers.
- The Milwaukee Brewers and Atlanta Braves made modest pitching upgrades but fell short of landing top targets like Skubal and Jacob deGrom, respectively.
- The Chicago Cubs significantly improved their rotation and bullpen, emphasizing defense, while the Tampa Bay Rays strengthened their pitching and added a versatile bat behind the plate.
- The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox made notable deadline moves, with the Yankees adding power hitters and the Red Sox trading for Adley Rutschman, signaling playoff ambitions.
- Several teams, including the Angels, Orioles, and Rockies, made strategic decisions focusing on future rebuilding, while others like the White Sox and Royals made puzzling or minimal moves, reflecting varied approaches to the postseason push.
