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MLB Power Rankings Week 18: Red-hot NL teams take top two spots​

Two-team races have emerged in both leagues as we enter Week 18 of the MLB season. A month ago, it seemed like no American League team would be able to catch up to the Yankees. But New York has seen its lead in the AL dissipate after going just 13-20 since July 3 and is now tied with Houston. Meanwhile, in the National League, the Dodgers have kept rolling -- with only five losses since the beginning of July -- while the Mets proved that they're the real deal by taking four of five games against the division-rival Braves this past weekend.

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Top 5
#1 Los Angeles Dodgers (77-33)
#2 New York Mets (73-39)
#3 New York Yankees (71-41)
#4 Houston Astros (71-41)
#5 Atlanta Braves (66-46)

 

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Chicago White Sox launch NIL initiative with college athletes​

The Chicago White Sox announced a new name, image and likeness and mentorship program geared toward college student-athletes as White Sox ambassadors. The program, called CHISOX Athlete, will focus on financial and professional marketing opportunities by offering social media promotions, access to professional resources within the organization's front office and career mentorship with sports executives. The organization also announced the first group of athletes it has signed, that includes Michigan wide receiver A.J. Henning, DePaul basketball players Ahamad Bynum and Anaya Peoples, Iowa women's basketball player Kylie Feuerbach, Illinois men's basketball player Terrence Shannon Jr., Northwestern volleyball player Temi Thomas-Ailara, Michigan women's basketball player Cameron Williams and Notre Dame women's soccer player Kiki Van Zanten.

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MLB Standings 2022 - League

League Leaders
American League
New York Yankees (70 - 36) GB-2
National League
Los Angeles Dodgers (70 - 33) GB-4.5


MLB Standings 2022 - Division

Division Leaders
American League
EAST: New York Yankees (72 - 45) GB-9
CENTRAL: Cleveland (62 - 55) GB-0.5
WEST: Houston (75 - 43) GB-11
National League
EAST: New York Mets (75 - 42) GB-3.5
CENTRAL: St. Louis (64 - 51) GB-2
WEST: Los Angeles Dodgers (80 - 35) GB-17

GB = Games Back

 

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MLB League Leaders (Batting)

American League
BATTING AVERAGE: L. Arraez, Minnesota. .335
HOME RUNS: A. Judge, New York Yankees. 46
RUNS BATTED IN: A. Judge, New York Yankees. 100
HITS: J. Abreu, Chicago White Sox 135
STOLEN BASES: J. Mateo, Baltimore. 27

National League
BATTING AVERAGE: P. Goldschmidt, St. Louis. .328
HOME RUNS: K. Schwarber, Philadelphia. 34
RUNS BATTED IN: P. Alonso, New York Mets. 97
HITS: T. Turner, Los Angeles Dodgers. 144
STOLEN BASES: J. Berti, Miami. 30

 

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MLB League Leaders (Pitching)

American League
WINS: J. Verlander, Houston. 15
EARNED RUN AVERAGE: J. Verlander, Houston 1.95
SAVES: L. Hendriks, Chicago White Sox. E. Clase, Cleveland 27
STRIKEOUTS: G. Coles, New York Yankees. 184
QUALITY STARTS: F. Valdez, Houston. 20

National League
WINS: K. Wright, Atlanta. T. Gonsolin, Los Angeles Dodgers 14
EARNED RUN AVERAGE: S. Alcantara, Miami. 1.92
SAVES: J. Hader, Milwaukee/San Diego. 29
STRIKEOUTS: C. Burnes, Milwaukee. 181
QUALITY STARTS: S. Alcantara, Miami. 18

 

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Mark Deros named team USA manager for World Baseball Classic
The U.S. won title at the most recent tournament in 2017, beating Puerto Rico 8-0 in the championship game at Dodger Stadium.The 47-year-old DeRosa played for eight teams during 16 years in the majors.

 

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MLB suspends six players in Dominican Summer League for 60 games each for PEDs
Thirty-nine players have been suspended this year under the minor league drug program.


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Seattle Mariners, Julio Rodriguez finalize long-term deal
With an All-Star Game selection, an epic Home Run Derby performance and a .267/.326/.467 line with 20 home runs and 23 stolen bases, Rodriguez has made perhaps an even bigger impact than anticipated.

Tampa Bay Rays, RHP Tyler Glasnow agree to two-year MLB extension
The Rays ace had Tommy John surgery on Aug. 4, 2021, and last appeared for the Rays on June 14, 2021, against the Chicago White Sox.

 

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New York Mets retire Willie Mays No.24 jersey in Old-Timers Day surprise
One of baseball's greatest players, the Hall of Fame centerfielder starred for the Giants in New York from 1951-57 and then in San Francisco from 1958-72 after the club moved to the West Coast. He returned to the Big Apple in a May 1972 trade and spent his final two seasons with the Mets, helping them reach the 1973 World Series.

 

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1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card sells for $12.6 million, shatters record
"This card is arguably the finest-condition example of the most iconic post-war card in the world," "That grade, plus the fact it has documented provenance from the most storied find in hobby history, puts this card in a category of its own."

 

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Cincinnati Reds Ross Detwiler becomes record 450th pitcher to allow home run to St. Louis Cardinals Albert Pujols
As Albert Pujols continues to climb the all-time home run list during his farewell season, he's also setting major league records in the process.

 

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