2024 Box-Toppers points leader Yankees’ Gil leads list of worthy but unchosen All-Stars

Shawn Plank July 16, 2024

Three of Box-Toppers four main category leaders, including the overall leader in Box-Toppers points for 2024, were not selected to the 2024 Major League Baseball All-Star teams.

Yankees pitcher Luis Gil, who leads all players with 14.4 Box-Toppers points, was not selected to participate in the All-Star Game. Joining him as key All-Star snubs are Dylan Cease of the Padres, who leads National League pitchers with 12.4 points and outfielder Brenton Doyle of the Rockies, who leads NL batters with 8.7 points.

Yankees’ Gil leads player rankings at All-Star break; Cease rises to lead NL pitchers

Shawn Plank July 15, 2024

Yankees pitcher Luis Gil leads Box-Toppers season player rankings at the All-Star break, the eighth straight week he’s been atop the list.

Meanwhile, Dylan Cease of the Padres rises to lead National League pitchers in player rankings. All other player rankings leaders remain the same: Aaron Judge of the Yankees leads American League batters and Brenton Doyle of the Rockies leads NL batters. Gil also continues his lead among AL pitchers.

Angels’ Anderson tops players Saturday, July 6; Rockies’ Doyle extends NL batting lead

Shawn Plank July 7, 2024

Angels pitcher Tyler Anderson is Saturday’s Box-Toppers Player of the Day.

Also Saturday, Brenton Doyle of the Rockies earned Box-Toppers Player of the Game honors for the second straight day, extending his 2024 Box-Toppers points lead among National League batters.

Yankees’ Gil leads player rankings for 7th week; Sale, Doyle rise to NL category leads

Shawn Plank July 5, 2024

Yankees pitcher Luis Gil continues his lead in Box-Toppers season player rankings, topping the list for the seventh straight week.

Meanwhile, there are two new category leaders this week: Chris Sale of the Braves rises to lead National League pitchers and Brenton Doyle of the Rockies rises to lead NL batters. Meanwhile, Aaron Judge of the Yankees continues to lead AL batters and Gil continues his lead among AL pitchers

Orioles’ Kremer tops players for Wednesday, July 3; Braves’ Sale rises to 2nd place

Shawn Plank July 4, 2024

Orioles pitcher Dean Kremer is Wednesday’s Box-Toppers Player of the Day.

Also Wednesday, Braves pitcher Chris Sale rises to second place in Box-Toppers season player rankings, first among National League pitchers, after earning NL Player of the Day honors.

Phillies’ Sánchez tops players for Friday, June 28; Rays’ Eflin tops AL players

Shawn Plank June 29, 2024

Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sanchez is Friday’s Box-Toppers Player of the Day.

Sanchez pitched a complete game, three-hit shutout, striking out nine and allowing no walks, in the 2-0 win over the Marlins.

Yankees’ Gil leads player rankings for 6th week; Wheeler, Harper rise to category leads

Shawn Plank June 28, 2024

Yankees pitcher Luis Gil continues his lead in Box-Toppers season player rankings, topping the list for the sixth straight week.

Meanwhile, there are two new category leaders this week: Zack Wheeler of the Phillies rises to lead National League pitchers and Bryce Harper of the Phillies rises to lead NL batters. Meanwhile, Aaron Judge of the Yankees continues to lead AL batters and Gil continues his lead among AL pitchers.

A look at Box-Toppers’ All-Star teams as 1st phase of voting concludes this week

Shawn Plank June 26, 2024

With the first phase of voting wrapping up this week for the 2024 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, here’s a look at Box-Toppers points leaders at each position in both leagues, through the games of Tuesday, June 25.

The first phase of fan All-Star voting closes Thursday at noon (Eastern time) and the second phase, with finalist voting only, runs from June 30 to July 3. Here is more information about how that works. The All-Star Game is Tuesday, July 16, in Arlington, Texas.

Yankees’ Gil leads player rankings for 5th week; Imanaga, Lindor rise to lead categories

Shawn Plank June 21, 2024

Yankees pitcher Luis Gil continues his lead in Box-Toppers season player rankings, topping the list for the fifth straight week.

Meanwhile, there are two new category leaders this week: Shota Imanaga of the Cubs rises to lead National League pitchers and Francisco Lindor of the Mets rises to lead NL batters. Meanwhile, Aaron Judge of the Yankees continues to lead AL batters and Gil continues his lead among AL pitchers.

Phillies lead Box-Toppers team rankings for 9th week, Yankees maintain AL lead

Shawn Plank June 21, 2024

The Philadelphia Phillies lead Box-Toppers team rankings for the ninth straight week.

Meanwhile, the New York Yankees continue to lead American League teams and the Washington Nationals are the week’s hottest team.

Yankees’ Gil leads player rankings for 4th week; Wheeler, Judge rise to lead categories

Shawn Plank June 14, 2024

Yankees pitcher Luis Gil continues his lead in Box-Toppers season player rankings, topping the list for the fourth straight week.

Meanwhile, there are two new category leaders this week: Zack Wheeler of the Phillies rises to lead National League pitchers and Aaron Judge rises to lead American League batters. Meanwhile, Brenton Doyle of the Rockies continues to lead NL batters and Gil continues his lead among AL pitchers.

Phillies lead Box-Toppers team rankings for 8th week, Yankees maintain AL lead

Shawn Plank June 14, 2024

The Philadelphia Phillies lead Box-Toppers team rankings for the eighth straight week.

Meanwhile, the New York Yankees continue to lead American League teams and the Baltimore Orioles are the week’s hottest team.

Pirates’ Skenes tops players for Tuesday, June 11; Phillies’ Wheeler rises to 2nd

Shawn Plank June 12, 2024

Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes is Tuesday’s Box-Toppers Player of the Day.

Also Tuesday, Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler rises to second place in Box-Toppers season player rankings, rising to lead National League pitchers. In addition, Aaron Judge of the Yankees bolsters his lead among American League batters in 2024 Box-Toppers points after earning Player of the Game honors.

Tigers’ Skubal tops players for Sunday, June 9; Imanaga, Skubal, Kirby rise in top 10

Shawn Plank June 10, 2024

Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal is Sunday’s Box-Toppers Player of the Day, rising to fifth place in season player rankings.

Also Sunday, two other players rise in Box-Toppers season player rankings top 10 list after both earned Player of the Game honors: Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga rises to fourth place and Mariners pitcher George Kirby rises to eighth place.

Yankees’ Gil increases lead in player rankings, topping list for 3rd week

Shawn Plank June 7, 2024

Yankees pitcher Luis Gil increases his lead in Box-Toppers season player rankings, topping the list for the third straight week.

Meanwhile, all category leaders remain unchanged from last week: Gil leads American League pitchers, Chris Sale of the Braves leads National League pitchers, Juan Soto of the Yankees leads AL batters and Brenton Doyle of the Rockies leads NL batters.

Rangers’ Heaney tops players for Sunday, June 2; Yankees’ Soto rises to lead AL batters

Shawn Plank June 3, 2024

Rangers pitcher Andrew Heaney is Sunday’s Box-Toppers Player of the Day.

Also Sunday, Juan Soto of the Yankees rises to lead American League batters in 2024 Box-Toppers points after earning AL Batter of the Day honors.

Mariners’ Miller tops players for Saturday, June 1; Yankees’ Judge boosts AL batting lead

Shawn Plank June 2, 2024

Mariners pitcher Bryce Miller is Saturday’s Box-Toppers Player of the Day.

Also Saturday, Aaron Judge of the Yankees increases his lead among American League batters in Box-Toppers season player rankings after earning Player of the Game honors for the second straight day.

Guardians’ Bibee tops players for Friday, May 31; Houck, Bibee rise in 2024 top 10 list

Shawn Plank June 1, 2024

Guardians pitcher Tanner Bibee is Friday’s Box-Toppers Player of the Day, rising to sixth place in season player rankings.

Also Friday, Red Sox pitcher Tanner Houck rises to fourth place in Box-Toppers season player rankings after earning Player of the Game honors. Plus, Aaron Judge of the Yankees rises to first place among American League batters in Box-Toppers rankings and Starling Marte of the Mets earns Box-Toppers points in his 13th consecutive season.

Padres’ Darvish tops players for Sunday, May 19, rising to 8th in player rankings

Shawn Plank May 20, 2024

Padres pitcher Yu Darvish is Saturday’s Box-Toppers Player of the Day, rising to eighth place in season player rankings.

Darvish struck out nine over seven scoreless innings, allowing two hits and one walk, in the 9-1 win over the Braves.

Padres’ Cease leads player rankings for 2nd week; Royals’ Lugo rises to lead AL pitchers

Shawn Plank May 17, 2024

Padres pitcher Dylan Cease leads Box-Toppers player rankings for the second straight week.

Also this week in Box-Toppers player rankings, Royals pitcher Seth Lugo rises to lead American League pitchers and Bryson Stott of the Phillies rises to lead National League batters. Meanwhile, Juan Soto of the Yankees maintains his lead among AL batters.