MLB standings: Brewers stay strong as Marlins become 2025's breakout team
The Miami Marlins have accomplished something that nobody in baseball expected. On Friday, August 4, 2025, they swept the New York Yankees in three games at loanDepot Park in Miami.
That series win brought the Marlins to 55 wins and 55 losses on the season, and Miami Marlins fans had little hope that their club would be talking seriously about the playoffs this season, but now their team is one of the hottest teams in baseball. Since June 13 the team has won 30 of its last 44 games, and has put itself back in playoff contention.
Where each MLB team stands in latest rankings (Top 30)
1. Milwaukee Brewers
– Moved to the top after 56 hits in three games vs. Nationals
2. Chicago Cubs
– Dropped one spot despite 2027 All-Star Game news
3. Toronto Blue Jays
– Max Scherzer leading recent charge
4. Detroit Tigers
– Testing new closer Kyle Finnegan
5. Philadelphia Phillies
– Jhoan Duran adds power to pitching
6. Los Angeles Dodgers
– Max Muncy returning, Edman placed on IL
7. New York Mets
– Cedric Mullins boosts playoff roster
8. San Diego Padres
– Aggressive moves from A.J. Preller
9. Houston Astros
– Carlos Correa still yet to play home game
10. Boston Red Sox
– Added Steven Matz to bullpen quietly
11. Seattle Mariners
– Big series win vs. Texas Rangers
12. New York Yankees
– Slipping after loss to Marlins
13. Cincinnati Reds
– Recovered from Speedway issue
14. Texas Rangers
– Jacob deGrom hits 1,800 strikeouts
15. San Francisco Giants
– Back at .500 after deadline moves
16. Miami Marlins
– Massive jump after sweeping Yankees
17. Cleveland Guardians
– Emmanuel Clase still reliable
18. St. Louis Cardinals
– Sitting near .500 again
19. Kansas City Royals
– Picked up Mike Yastrzemski
20. Tampa Bay Rays
– Losing 11 of last 16
21. Los Angeles Angels
– Taylor Ward hits walk-off homer
22. Arizona Diamondbacks
– Post-deadline struggles continue
23. Minnesota Twins
– Roster depth still a concern
24. Baltimore Orioles
– Lineup strong, bullpen weak
25. Atlanta Braves
– Hanging on with humor
26. Oakland Athletics
– Just 23 home wins so far
27. Pittsburgh Pirates
– Traded Bailey Falter quietly
28. Washington Nationals
– Beaten badly by Brewers
29. Chicago White Sox
– Only bright spot: Luis Robert
30. Colorado Rockies
– Last in league, minus-277 run differential
Kyle Stowers
leads Miami Marlins' rise while Milwaukee Brewers stay on top in
MLB standings
Kyle Stowers, who signed with the Miami Marlins earlier this season, had a spectacular month of July 2025 by hitting 10 home runs and driving in 20 runs to help the Marlins climb the standings and gain some ground.
Also extremely instrumental was pitcher Eury Perez with great starts and keeping his WHIP under 1.00 in each of his last 10 games. At #16 in the rankings, the Marlins find themselves six games behind in the NL wild-card race, and climbing fast.
At the same time, the Milwaukee Brewers moved to #1 in the rankings after winning three straight games against the Washington Nationals with a record 56 hits. Outfielder Christian Yelich said after Sunday's win,
'We're locked in right now.'
The season still has many games left, but if Miami and Milwaukee keep this up, they could both be part of a very exciting October.
Also Read:
Tiger Woods Became The Secret Crush That Made Sarah Ferguson Travel 1500 Miles Reveals Biography
Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
8 hours ago
- Time of India
Jen Pawol becomes first woman in history to umpire a MLB game in Braves Marlins series
Jen Pawol becomes first woman in history to umpire a MLB game in Braves Marlins series (Image Via Google) Baseball is about to see a big change. For the first time in Major League Baseball history, a female will be on the field as an official umpire in a regular season game. Jen Pawol, 48, from West Milford, New Jersey, will take this step during the Miami Marlins vs Atlanta Braves series at Truist Park. She will be working the bases on Saturday, August 9, 2025, and then move to call balls and strikes behind home plate on Sunday, August 10. Her journey was not easy. She worked hard for years to reach here. Jen Pawol to make MLB history in Atlanta Braves vs Marlins Series this weekend Jen Pawol will make history this weekend at Truist Park in Atlanta. She will be calling balls and strikes for both games of a Miami Marlins-Atlanta Braves doubleheader from the bases on Saturday, August 9, 2025. She will be the home plate umpire on Sunday, August 10, and will be responsible for the last word in the game. Jen's journey started in 2010, when she worked in NCAA softball games. In 2016, she joined Minor League Baseball, starting in the Gulf Coast League. After many years of training and experience, she reached Triple-A level in 2023 and even umpired the Triple-A National Championship Game. In 2024 she was the first woman in 2007 to be an umpire in an MLB spring training game. Now in 2025, she will be the first woman to ever officiate a regular-season Major League Baseball game. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your Finger Shape Says a Lot About Your Personality, Read Now Tips and Tricks Undo MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said her achievement shows great dedication. He said, 'Jen is setting an example for all young girls who dream of being part of the game.' Also Read: Ronda Rousey Sparks UFC Return Talks As She Sets Her Sights On Champion Kayla Harrison Pam Postema and Ria Cortesio made history first Before Jen Pawol, other women tried to break into MLB. Pam Postema umpired MLB spring training games in 1988 but never got a regular season game. Then, in 2007, Ria Cortesio also umpired in spring training but did not advance further. Both opened the door for others. Jen Pawol's debut marks the first time a woman has officially reached the highest level of baseball officiating. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
8 hours ago
- Time of India
Gary Bettman and Matthew Tkachuk join Donald Trump's presidential sports council as NHL's diversity promises face backlash
Gary Bettman and Matthew Tkachuk join Donald Trump's presidential sports council as NHL's diversity promises face backlashn(Image via Getty) Gary Bettman and Matthew Tkachuk have surprised many by agreeing to serve on US president Donald Trump's sports council. On July 30, 2025, the White House in Washington, D.C., announced that NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and Florida Panthers captain Matthew Tkachuk would advise the president on sports policy. The council will focus on restoring tradition in college athletics and other national sports issues. The move raises questions because the NHL has championed inclusion and diversity. Why would league leaders team up with a group known for opposing policies that protect minority and LGBTQ+ athletes? Fans wonder what this means for hockey's promise of respect and fairness. Gary Bettman joins Donald Trump's council while NHL talks inclusion Commissioner Gary Bettman wrote in the NHL's first diversity and inclusion report on October 20, 2022, from the league office in New York that diverse voices help the sport grow. He said, 'Diverse representation within inclusive environments is proven to advance innovation, creativity, and decision-making.' The report showed NHL staff were about 84 percent white and 93 percent straight. In February 2023, during the All-Star Game in Sunrise, Florida, the league planned a career fair to hire people from different communities; the event was canceled after the Florida governor called it unfair. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Gold Loan At 82.5 Paisa* Per Month / Pay Just 82.5 paisa* per monthly Interest Manappuram Finance Learn More Undo In June 2023, Gary Bettman removed Pride jerseys that some players refused to wear, calling the debate 'a distraction.' Some teams held talks with local groups to explain the report. These moves left fans asking if the league truly values inclusion. Matthew Tkachuk and Gary Bettman face criticism for supporting anti-LGBTQ+ views Matthew Tkachuk will join meetings at the White House to talk about sports and college rules. Matthew Tkachuk said, 'I look forward to sharing ideas,' in a statement on July 31, 2025. His choice to join a council that plans to keep transgender women out of women's sports troubles many fans. The NCAA says there are fewer than ten transgender athletes in college sports. Also Read: Matthew Tkachuk and Wayne Gretzky team up with Donald Trump to revive iconic Presidential Fitness Test for youth Harrison Browne, the first transgender player in professional hockey, told The Guardian on August 2, 2025, that he felt hurt by Bettman and Tkachuk's decision. Browne wrote in The Walrus in April 2025 that giving trans athletes locker-room options shows respect. He said, 'Seeing Bettman and Tkachuk join a council targeting marginalized communities is deeply disturbing and a step back for hockey.' However, now Gary Bettman runs the chance of making hockey seem dangerous for LGBTQ+ players and spectators by collaborating with Donald Trump, who is renowned for supporting anti-trans legislation. On August 1, many fans turned to social media to voice their unhappiness using the hashtag #FairPlayForAll. This demonstrates that sports and politics combine in manners that might cause confusion. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Hindustan Times
9 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Marlins carry hot streak into five-game set at Atlanta
The Miami Marlins will try to turn the tables on the National League East rival Braves on Thursday when the teams begin a five-game series in Atlanta. Marlins carry hot streak into five-game set at Atlanta The Marlins have not won a season series against Atlanta since 2014, but they are 3-2 versus the Braves this year, and they are one of the NL's hottest teams. Miami, which salvaged a game in a three-game series by beating the visiting Houston Astros 6-4 on Wednesday, has won 10 of its last 14. The Marlins are 31-16 since June 13. "Every time they show up to the ballpark, there is an expectation now to win," Miami manager Clayton McCullough said. "The losses sting more, and that's a good thing. It's not only believing you can do it but proving to yourself that you can." Meanwhile, Atlanta has lost 11 of its past 14 to fall a season-worst 19 games below .500. The fourth-place Braves are nine games behind the third-place Marlins in the NL East. "For a long time we've been struggling with just kind of keeping the line moving," Atlanta manager Brian Snitker said. "You get two or three games maybe when it flows, but we can't put anything together and sustain anything for any period of time." The Marlins will send Eury Perez to the mound on Thursday to face Carlos Carrasco in a battle of right-handers. Perez has pitched well in his past six starts, going 4-1 with a 1.06 ERA. During that span of 34 innings, the 22-year-old has allowed four runs on 15 hits and eight walks while striking out 37 and limiting opponents to a .132 batting average. He is the first pitcher in Marlins history to allow 15 hits while posting a sub-1.50 ERA in a span of six starts. In his latest outing, on Saturday against the New York Yankees, Perez fired six scoreless innings, allowing two hits and three walks and fanning five. "Every time I make a mistake or a bad pitch, I've learned with every game that you have to just step out, take a deep breath and then go back again," Perez said. "That is going to help you maintain the rhythm and command each game." Perez will look to change his luck against the Braves. In two career starts vs. Atlanta, he is 0-2 with a 16.20 ERA. The Braves got to him for three runs on four hits in 4 2/3 innings on June 21. Carrasco will make his second start for Atlanta since his contract was purchased from the Yankees on July 28. He made his Braves debut at Cincinnati on July 31, when he pitched six innings and permitted three runs on seven hits and two walks. He struck out five. The 38-year-old is 5-2 with a 3.38 ERA in 12 career starts against the Marlins. The series features two of the game's top rookie catchers Miami's Agustin Ramirez and Atlanta's Drake Baldwin. Ramirez, who is batting .243, leads NL rookies in extra-base hits , runs , hits , doubles , home runs and RBIs . Baldwin is hitting .281 with 11 homers and 41 RBIs. The Braves may be close to getting ace Chris Sale back from the injured list. He is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Thursday, a precursor to a minor league rehab assignment. The 2024 NL Cy Young Award winner has been out since mid-June with a fractured left ribcage. Field Level Media This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
