MLB Power Rankings: New York Yankees Take A Tumble

Aug 9, 2015; Kansas City, MO, USA; Chicago White Sox center fielder

(1) walks back to the dugout after striking out against the Kansas City Royals during the third inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports

24. Chicago White Sox (51-58) The promise the White Sox were building heading into the trade deadline is all but gone now. They have lost three consecutive games and eight of their last 10 as things have crumbled once again for the White Sox. Their offense continues to be a problem more games than not, and the pitching staff has also let them down recently as well; both Jeff Samardzija and Chris Sale got hit hard this past week in losses. The White Sox may regret not making moves at the deadline and selling off some of their parts as their playoff hopes look as good as done right now.

23. Boston Red Sox (50-62) It was a split week for the Red Sox, who lost a series to the Yankees but took the weekend one with the Tigers. Xander Bogaerts continues to produce at the plate, but the big boppers the Red Sox were expecting production from, such as free agent signings Hanley Ramirez and Pablo Sandoval, are not producing as they had hoped. One bright spot recently seems to be pitching prospect Henry Owens. He had two starts this week, losing to the Yankees but defeating the Tigers. He has some work to do, but he has been a bright spot this week in a season void of many of them.

22. Atlanta Braves (51-61) The Braves made a trade this week, acquiring Michael Bourn and Nick Swisher from the Indians in exchange for Chris Johnson and cash considerations. Swisher didn’t waste any time getting in the good graces of his new team, as he provided a two RBI double in a victory over the Marlins. It was a peculiar move for the rebuilding Braves to make though, as Bourn and Swisher have potentially $55 million owed to them in the next two seasons. That is a lot of money to be paying guys that don’t look to have roles on this team in the future.

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