Surprise in the baseball world! The Los Angeles Dodgers regain the top spot in the Week 13 ranking, unseating the Detroit Tigers, who had led for three consecutive weeks. This change marks only one of the unexpected twists in the standings.
The Mets, for their part, are suffering a significant drop, falling from third to seventh place after an irregular performance in their last twelve games. The Astros, on the other hand, rise to the top 5 for the first time this season. The Milwaukee Brewers also join the list of the top ten, with Jacob Misiorowski, their rookie pitcher, standing out with his impressive start to his career.
The Alofoke Deportes expert panel has evaluated each team based on current performance and season expectations, which has already passed its midpoint with game 81 for many teams.
Analysis of the first half of the season
Our team’s experts analyze key moments, standout players, and trends from all 30 MLB teams.
1. Los Angeles Dodgers
The Dodgers have shown resilience in the face of injuries to their pitchers, maintaining the best record in the National League. Despite the absences of Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow, Roki Sasaki, and Tony Gonsolin, the team has found a way to thrive. Shohei Ohtani has also contributed on the mound, and the team is expected to improve even more in the second half of the season.
2. Detroit Tigers
Tarik Skubal leads the American League in WAR and xFIP, proving to be a dominant pitcher. Skubal will face the Twins on “Sunday Night Baseball”.
3. Philadelphia Phillies
Bryce Harper has expressed his willingness to change positions to accommodate the possible arrival of a first baseman, demonstrating his commitment to the team.
4. Chicago Cubs
Pete Crow-Armstrong has been a revelation, standing out with his power and speed. His performances have been a highlight for the Cubs.
5. Houston Astros
Framber Valdez has been a constant on a constantly changing team, with outstanding performances that have propelled the Astros to first place. His consistency on the mound has been key.
6. New York Yankees
Aaron Judge has been the focus for the Yankees, but the team has struggled in recent weeks, with their division lead diminishing.
7. New York Mets
Francisco Alvarez was sent to the minors to regain his form and recover his power at the plate.
8. San Francisco Giants
The combination of Logan Webb and Robbie Ray in the pitching rotation has been a success, and the bullpen remains the best in the league. Rafael Devers, the star hitter, has also been key to the team.
9. Tampa Bay Rays
Jonathan Aranda has made a significant impact, and Yandy Diaz, Christopher Morel, and Junior Caminero have joined to form a very complete team.
10. Milwaukee Brewers
Jacob Misiorowski has had a promising start to his career, and the team is competing for a playoff spot.
11. St. Louis Cardinals
Nolan Arenado stayed with the team, and the Cardinals are competing for a playoff spot, standing out for their ability to hit home runs.
12. San Diego Padres
Manny Machado remains the team leader, and the team needs Yu Darvish, Michael King, Fernando Tatis Jr., and Xander Bogaerts to perform better.
13. Seattle Mariners
Cal Raleigh has led the league in home runs and RBIs, proving to be a key player for the Mariners.
14. Toronto Blue Jays
The Blue Jays stand out for their low strikeout rate, and George Springer is experiencing an offensive resurgence. The team needs Anthony Santander to recover.
15. Cincinnati Reds
The Reds’ rotation has been solid, and Andrew Abbott and Hunter Greene form an effective pitching duo.
16. Arizona Diamondbacks
Injuries have affected the team, and Corbin Carroll was injured, which could affect the team’s aspirations.
17. Cleveland Guardians
The team has had offensive difficulties in June, and needs to improve to get out of the slump.
18. Boston Red Sox
The team has been embroiled in drama, and now finds itself in a situation of mediocrity.
19. Atlanta Braves
Ronald Acuña Jr. will participate in the Home Run Derby.
20. Texas Rangers
The team hasn’t been able to score enough runs, and some of their veteran players haven’t performed as expected.
21. Kansas City Royals
Seth Lugo could be of interest in the trade market.
22. Los Angeles Angels
Christian Moore has performed well, and the team has shown good performance in the first half of the season.
23. Minnesota Twins
Brooks Lee is showing improvements in his game in the major leagues.
24. Baltimore Orioles
The team has been a disappointment, with problems in its pitching rotation and inconsistent offensive performance.
25. Washington Nationals
Kyle Finnegan could be traded if an interesting offer arrives.
26. Pittsburgh Pirates
Paul Skenes remains one of the few reasons to watch the Pirates.
27. Miami Marlins
Ronny Henriquez could be a target for other teams.
28. Athletics
The team has one of the worst efficiencies in the league.
29. Chicago White Sox
Andrew Benintendi could be traded, but his contract complicates the operation.
30. Colorado Rockies
The team is on its way to record the most losses in MLB history.
