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Newsweek
6 hours ago
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- Newsweek
MLB Power Rankings: Dodgers Rise, Yankees Plummet, More
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The past week of the 2025 Major League Baseball season could end up going down as the most exciting one when it's all said and done. Out of nowhere on Sunday, Boston Red Sox All-Star designated hitter Rafael Devers was traded to the San Francisco Giants in one of the most surprising trades in recent memory. Days later, Devers was at his introductory press conference in San Francisco saying he was open to playing wherever the Giants needed him — a complete 180 from his comments in Boston the last few months. Read more: Rafael Devers Makes Surprising Announcement Regarding Position With Giants Following Red Sox Trade That blockbuster deal officially kicked off trade season, which could feature plenty of surprises as a majority of teams still remain in the hunt with six weeks until the deadline. Elsewhere around the league, the Dodgers asserted their dominance over their National League West counterparts, while the New York Yankees endured a brutal slump that included a 30-inning scoreless streak. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JUNE 12: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees reacts during the eighth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on June 12, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri.... KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JUNE 12: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees reacts during the eighth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on June 12, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. MoreWith all that being said, here is the 12th edition of Newsweek Sports' MLB Power Rankings, with tons of movement among the top 10 teams — but no change at No. 1. More news: Red Sox Shockingly Demoting Top Prospect Amid Struggles 1. Detroit Tigers (48-28) 2. Chicago Cubs (45-29) 3. Los Angeles Dodgers (46-30) 4. New York Mets (45-30) 5. New York Yankees (43-31) 6. Philadelphia Phillies (45-30) 7. Houston Astros (43-32) 8. San Francisco Giants (42-33) 9. Tampa Bay Rays (41-34) 10. San Diego Padres (40-34) 11. Milwaukee Brewers (40-35) 12. Toronto Blue Jays (40-34) 13. St. Louis Cardinals (40-35) 14. Cincinnati Reds (39-36) 15. Boston Red Sox (39-37) 16. Minnesota Twins (37-37) 17. Cleveland Guardians (37-36) 18. Seattle Mariners (37-36) 19. Arizona Diamondbacks (37-37) 20. Kansas City Royals (37-38) 21. Texas Rangers (36-39) 22. Atlanta Braves (34-39) 23. Los Angeles Angels (36-38) 24. Baltimore Orioles (32-42) 25. Washington Nationals (31-44) 26. Pittsburgh Pirates (30-46) 27. Miami Marlins (29-44) 28. Athletics (31-46) 29. Chicago White Sox (23-52) 30. Colorado Rockies (17-58) Biggest Riser Boston Red Sox (+5) The Red Sox were coming off five straight wins and a series sweep of the Yankees when they shocked the league and moved off of Devers and the remainder of his 10-year contract. Since, they took a series against the Mariners in which they scored a total of five runs. For now, they move up the rankings from their dominant stretch of play. But the offense is a big concern at this point in the year without Devers. Biggest Faller Minnesota Twins (-4) The Twins lost six in a row before stopping the bleeding with a win over the Reds to avoid a sweep. In the tight AL Central — three teams are within one game of .500 — they can't afford many stretches like that as the year goes on.
Yahoo
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Russell Wilson Steals the Show on Father's Day
Russell Wilson Steals the Show on Father's Day originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Giants signed quarterback Russell Wilson in March to a one-year, $10.5 million deal. In signing Wilson, the Giants didn't just find a starter. They added a leader for the locker room and a mentor for rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart, who the veteran seems more than happy to take under his wing. Advertisement The New York faithful got their first glimpses of Wilson during organized team activities (OTAs) and minicamp. As the clock ticks toward Dart's debut, the fans have embraced Wilson, appreciating the upgrade he offers over Daniel Jones and the role he'll play in the rookie's development. Wilson has returned the favor, diving into the city's rich sports culture by cheering on the New York Knicks and New York Yankees (the latter of which he has ties to as a drafted baseball player). Fans got a closer look at Wilson on social media, sending love to his Father's Day Instagram post. 'I'm grateful to walk alongside my kids as they grow into strong, compassionate leaders,' Wilson wrote. 'It's my greatest honor being your father. I'm thankful for my brother always having my back. And Dad, I'm thankful for you showing me how to do it all. I miss you, but I Thank You. Finally, God is the ultimate GOOD Father. Happy Father's Day!!!' Advertisement Wilson's father, Harrison Wilson III, passed away in 2010. A core tenet of Wilson's character is his leadership, as he mentioned in relation to his children. He elaborated on how he is bringing those intangibles to East Rutherford. 'I think the biggest thing is for me is just being my best every day, leading,' he said. 'I always think about just leading everybody, just leading every room, every moment, every time I get to step between the white lines and the opportunity of that… 'So just I think the fellowship of it all is the best part right now. Obviously, our work ethic and what we're doing in the field. But when it comes to just the tight-knit culture that we're continuing to build and continue to grow, and we want to have a championship football team, and in terms of our mentality and our approach and how we go about it. Advertisement 'And it's not just the games, but it's everything that leads up to that. And that's the fun part about the game of football.' Related: NFC East Positional Rankings: Do Giants' Quarterbacks Matter? Related: Giants Schedule Reveals Potential Dart Debuts This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
Newsweek
a day ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Poaching $80 Million Yankees Superstar Would Be Red Sox's Wildest Pivot Yet
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Even after trading Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants, the Boston Red Sox are still in the postseason race this year. Regardless, they will need to address some holes in their roster next offseason. The Red Sox will reportedly save $250 million by trading Devers, and MassLive's Chris Cotillo suggested they could use the money to find a new first baseman. Triston Casas was struggling even before his injury, and the future of first base in Boston is unclear. "Casas' injury is so severe — and the recovery is so long — that the Red Sox shouldn't count on him being a lock to play every day in 2026," Cotillo wrote. "There's a real question of who projects as Boston's long-term first baseman and there's no perfect fit on the roster (or in the system). It's too early to know exactly who will be available at the deadline. But in Boston's search for a big bat, the club should look for a big-name, everyday option at first, and one with control, too." NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 29: Cody Bellinger #35 of the New York Yankees celebrates after hitting a home run in the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Yankee Stadium on March 29,... NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 29: Cody Bellinger #35 of the New York Yankees celebrates after hitting a home run in the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Yankee Stadium on March 29, 2025 in New York City. MoreThe Red Sox should have plenty of options at first base, but perhaps the best option is on the New York Yankees. Cody Bellinger has a player option after this season built into his $80 million deal. Bellinger could opt out, and FanSided's Drew Koch suggested the Red Sox could make a run at him. "While the Boston outfield would seem to be under lock and key for the foreseeable future, Bellinger has plenty of experience at first base," wrote Koch. "He's got one of the sweetest left-handed swings in the game and could opt out of his contract with New York this offseason. Many baseball fans forget that Bellinger is still just 29 years old." Bellinger is a two-time All-Star, two-time Silver Slugger and former National League MVP. He is slashing .251/.320/.442 this season with 10 home runs. He would figure to be a full-time first baseman for the Red Sox, who have Roman Anthony, Ceddanne Rafaela, Wilyer Abreu and Jarren Duran in their outfield right now. More MLB: Resurgent Braves Predicted to Cut Ties With 8-Time All-Star at Trade Deadline
Newsweek
a day ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Aaron Boone Gives Two-Word Answer on Closer Situation as Luke Weaver Returns
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Aaron Boone and the New York Yankees will get a much-needed reinforcement off of the injured list this weekend in Luke Weaver. However, it poses an important question for the Bronx Bombers. Who will be the closer? Devin Williams started the year as the closer but was quickly demoted due to poor results. Weaver took over the role until he was placed on the injured list, which pushed Williams back into the spot. Now that Weaver will be healthy, a decision must be made, but manager Aaron Boone isn't ready to commit to one player just yet. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: Luke Weaver #30 of the New York Yankees pitches in the in the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on May 31, 2025 in Los... LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: Luke Weaver #30 of the New York Yankees pitches in the in the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on May 31, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. More"We'll see," Boone told the New York Post when asked who will be his closer. "Let's get through the day with Luke and then when he's ready to come back, we'll have that conversation." Weaver's return from the injured list is contingent on his work Thursday. If everything goes well, he will be activated at some point during the weekend series against the Orioles at home. Williams has been better in his late-inning role since returning to it. He's given up just three runs in his last 13 1/3 innings of work while racking up five saves. His string of good performances is what will make the decision difficult for Boone. Whether he returns to the closer role or as another back-end reliever, the Yankees manager was very complimentary of Weaver. "I mean, it's Luke Weaver," Boone told the New York Post. "But just then the trickle-down effect that that has obviously on giving you more hammers at the back end of the game especially and slotting guys into better slots. Anytime you add someone like Luke, it just makes the entire thing better, on top of what he brings." Weaver's return comes at the right time as the Yankees can certainly use another big arm in the bullpen to help maintain their lead in the American League East. More MLB: Radio Host Labels Struggling $5 Million Yankees Shortstop as 'Bust'
Newsweek
a day ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Yankees' $90 Million 3-Time All-Star 'Obvious Guy to Be Dealt' Amid Losing Streak
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The New York Yankees were able to end a harsh scoring drought on Wednesday, but their losing streak grew to a concerning six games. After struggling against the lowly Los Angeles Angels for the third game in a row, the Yankees are searching for answers at the plate without a clear solution in sight. "You play 162, you're gonna hit a little rut like this," Aaron Judge said after the game, according to Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News. "But you can't give up. You can't mope about it." As the Yankees look to return to the World Series this year with better results than they had last season, time could be running out to make the kind of change that prevents a rut like this from persisting. And for ESPN's Buster Olney, there is a clear candidate to be moved off the team. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 11: DJ LeMahieu #26 of the New York Yankees walks into the dugout before the game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on April 11, 2022 in... NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 11: DJ LeMahieu #26 of the New York Yankees walks into the dugout before the game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on April 11, 2022 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo) More Elsa/Getty "Look, if you're thinking about possible change with this lineup, the guy to watch, no question, is DJ LeMahieu," Olney said on the "Baseball Tonight" podcast. "He's 36 years old. He turns 37 next month. ... I think part of the reason the Yankees put Jazz Chisholm at third base when he came off the injured list was they want to maintain flexibility in case they decide to make a change. LeMahieu would be the obvious guy to be dealt if they decide to do that." The Yankees could be searching for a right-handed bat to improve their lineup and the infield seems like the obvious place to put such an addition, as the team already has a logjam at designated hitter and in the outfield. But trading away LeMahieu to make room for a new face would be an ignominious end for the veteran after he signed a $90 million contract to join the Yankees. LeMahieu has been a three-time All-Star, four-time Gold Glove Award winner and two-time Silver Slugger Award winner in his 15-year career, but his playing days could be numbered. He is slashing just .244/.333/.341 so far this season and consistently deals with injury setbacks. As a result, he might find himself on a new team by the trade deadline as the Yankees look to turn their offense around. More MLB: Mets' Francisco Lindor Makes Pete Alonso Contract Prediction
