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Despite trade deadline team shake-up, Phillies hold Box-Toppers team ranking lead

Shawn Plank August 2, 2024

The Philadelphia Phillies maintain the Box-Toppers team rankings lead for the 14th week, despite winning only one game in the past week and making only minimal moves at a trade deadline which shook up team rankings.

Among the changes this week: The New York Yankees rise past the Baltimore Orioles to regain the lead among American League teams and the Los Angeles Dodgers are the hottest team of the week, in part due to landing the top trade deadline acquisition, picking up pitcher Jack Flaherty (9.0 Box-Toppers points) from the Tigers.

Phillies lead Box-Toppers team rankings for 13th week; Orioles maintain AL team lead

Shawn Plank July 26, 2024

The Philadelphia Phillies lead Box-Toppers team rankings for the 13th straight week.

Meanwhile, the Baltimore Orioles continue to lead American League teams and the Arizona Diamondbacks are the hottest team of the week.

Phillies, Orioles have most players on Box-Toppers’ top 100 midseason player list

Shawn Plank July 18, 2024

The Philadelphia Phillies have the most players among the top 100 in Box-Toppers’ 2024 player rankings at the All-Star break.

Meanwhile, the Baltimore Orioles have the most players in the top 100 among American League teams.

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.

Phillies lead Box-Toppers team rankings at All-Star break, leading for 12th week

Shawn Plank July 14, 2024

The Philadelphia Phillies lead Box-Toppers team rankings at the All-Star break, leading for the 12th straight week.

Meanwhile, the Baltimore Orioles continue to lead American League teams and the Detroit Tigers are the hottest team since the last report July 4.

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.

Cubs’ Steele tops players Friday, July 5; Rockies’ Doyle extends lead among NL batters

Shawn Plank July 6, 2024

Cubs pitcher Justin Steele is Friday’s Box-Toppers Player of the Day.

Also Friday, Brenton Doyle of the Rockies extended his lead among National League batters in 2024 Box-Toppers points after earning Player of the Game honors.

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

Phillies lead Box-Toppers team rankings for 11th week; Orioles maintain AL team lead

Shawn Plank July 5, 2024

The Philadelphia Phillies lead Box-Toppers team rankings for the 11th straight week.

Meanwhile, the Baltimore Orioles continue to lead American League teams and the Milwaukee Brewers are the week’s hottest team.

Astros’ Brown tops players for Monday, July 1; Rockies’ Doyle rises to lead NL batters

Shawn Plank July 2, 2024

Astros pitcher Hunter Brown is Monday’s Box-Toppers Player of the Day.

Also Monday, Brenton Doyle of the Rockies rises to first place among National League batters in 2024 Box-Toppers points after earning NL Player of the Day honors.

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.

Phillies lead Box-Toppers team rankings for 10th week; Orioles rise to lead AL teams

Shawn Plank June 28, 2024

The Philadelphia Phillies lead Box-Toppers team rankings for the 10th straight week.

Meanwhile, the Baltimore Orioles rise to lead American League teams and the San Diego Padres are the week’s hottest team.

Royals’ Ragans tops players for Monday, June 24; Guardians’ Bibee rises to 2nd

Shawn Plank June 25, 2024

Royals pitcher Cole Ragans is Monday’s Box-Toppers Player of the Day.

Also Monday, Guardians pitcher Tanner Bibee rises to second place in Box-Toppers season player rankings after earning Player of the Game honors. In addition, Bryce Harper of the Phillies rises to lead National League batters in 2024 Box-Toppers points after earning NL Batter of the Day honors.

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.

Orioles’ Bradish tops players for Saturday, June 8; Rockies’ Tovar tops NL players

Shawn Plank June 9, 2024

Orioles pitcher Kyle Bradish is Saturday’s Box-Toppers Player of the Day.

Bradish struck out nine over six scoreless innings, allowing one hit and no walks, in the 5-0 win over the Rays.

Phillies lead Box-Toppers team rankings for 3rd week, Orioles rise to lead AL teams

Shawn Plank May 10, 2024

he Philadelphia Phillies lead Box-Toppers team rankings for the third straight week.

Meanwhile, the Baltimore Orioles rise to lead American League teams and the Minnesota Twins are the week’s hottest team.

Nationals’ Williams tops players for Tuesday, May 7; Cubs’ Imanaga rises to lead rankings

Shawn Plank May 8, 2024

Nationals pitcher Trevor Williams is Tuesday’s Box-Toppers Player of the Day.

Also Tuesday, Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga rises to first place in Box-Toppers season player rankings after earning Player of the Game honors.

Tracking who most helps their teams win the most games, based on box score stats. A method to measure & compare baseball's top players.

Box-Toppers tracks who most helps their team win the most games. Using standard box score statistics, Box-Toppers uses a simple formula to determine a Player of the Game for each Major League Baseball game played. That player is the person who contributed most to his team’s win. Players earn Box-Toppers points for being named Player of the Game and can earn bonus points for being Player of the Day or top player or batter in their league for the day.