The Los Angeles Dodgers climbed the power rankings following the MLB All-Star Game.
once again following a dominant return to action following the MLB All-Star Game. The Dodgers have risen two spots in the rankings, leaping past the Cleveland Guardians and New York Yankees.
Both the Guardians and Yankees lost three out of their last five games since coming back from the All-Star Game, making way for the Dodgers to reach No. 3. Only the Philadelphia Phillies and Baltimore Orioles rank ahead of the Dodgers. The Dodgers rise after winning all five of their games since the All-Star break, including a weekend sweep of the Boston Red Sox. This comes after the Dodgers had lost seven of their previous eight games heading into the MLB All-Star Game.League Player of the Week performance from Gavin LuxAnother reason for optimism in Los Angeles is the pitching. The Dodgers saw promising starts from their three young starters in Landon Knack, Justin Wrobleski, and River Ryan.
Along with these promising young arms, the Dodgers are also seeing the return of two veterans this week. Tyler Glasnow, the Dodgers' Opening Day starter, isThursday, 10-time MLB All-Star and three-time Cy Young award winner Clayton Kershaw will make his season debut against the Giants. Kershaw is returning after undergoing surgery last November to repair the glenohumeral ligaments in his left shoulder.
Looking ahead, the Dodgers will finish their series against the Giants before going up against the Houston Astros and San Diego Padres over the upcoming week. If the Dodgers' win streak continues, they could have the potential to rise even further in the rankings.Eva graduated from UCLA in 2023 with a bachelor's degree in Communication. She has been covering college and professional sports since 2022.
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