Featured in this week’s MLB Power Rankings, we look at the fallout from the recent trade deadline, Kyle Schwarber ’s power explosion, the Red Sox and Yankees headed in different directions, Kyle Stowers ’ emergence, hope for the White Sox, and much more.

(Please note these power rankings are a combination of current performance and long-term projected outlook)

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Note: Rankings are from the morning of Tuesday, August 5.

1) Milwaukee Brewers ⬆️

Last week: 4

The Brewers have earned the No. 1 spot after winning two out of three from the Cubs, absolutely destroying the Nationals over the weekend, and winning the series opener with the Braves on Monday.

People keep asking what the Brewers’ secret sauce is when it’s quite obviously cheese curds.

2) Chicago Cubs

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