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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.

Valdez tops players as Astros win World Series over Phillies in sixth game Saturday

Shawn Plank November 6, 2022

Astros pitcher Framber Valdez is Box-Toppers Player of the Game in Saturday’s World Series Game 6.

The Houston Astros beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 to win the best-of-seven game World Series, 4-2.

Reliever Dominguez tops players in World Series Game 1, as Phillies defeat Astros

Shawn Plank October 29, 2022

Phillies relief pitcher Seranthony Dominguez is Box-Toppers Player of the Game in Friday’s World Series Game 1.

The Philadelphia Phillies win 6-5 in 10 innings to take a 1-0 lead over the Houston Astros in the best-of-seven game series.

Astros hold Box-Toppers points edge over Phillies in 2022 World Series

Shawn Plank October 26, 2022

The Houston Astros hold significant Box-Toppers points advantages over the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2022 World Series.

The Astros were Box-Toppers’ second-ranked team in the regular season while the Phillies were 13th overall, just barely above the middle of the pack of all 30 teams. The Astros are the highest-ranked American League team in Box-Toppers rankings, while the Phillies are the lowest-ranking National League postseason team.

Phillies’ Dominguez tops players in Friday’s NL Division Series Game 3

Shawn Plank October 22, 2022

Phillies closing pitcher Seranthony Dominguez is Box-Toppers Player of the Game in Friday’s National League Championship Series Game 3.

Dominguez struck out three over two scoreless innings, allowing one hit, no walks and earning the save.

NLCS Preview: Padres favored over Phillies, but favorites are 0-4 in ’22 NL postseason

Shawn Plank October 17, 2022

The San Diego Padres hold the advantage over the Philadelphia Phillies in the upcoming 2022 National League Championship Series.

Going into the postseason, both teams would have been voted Least Likely to Succeed, as they are the two-lowest seeded NL playoff teams and both rank lowest in Box-Toppers rankings among NL postseason teams.

Astros’ Garcia tops players in Saturday’s league division series playoff games

Shawn Plank October 16, 2022

Astros pitcher Luis Garcia tops players in Saturday’s four league division series playoff games.

Other Player of the Game winners in Saturday’s league division series games: Padres closing pitcher Josh Hader, Phillies pitcher Noah Syndergaard and Guardians closing pitcher Eli Morgan.

Yankees’ Cole tops players in Tuesday’s opening league division series games

Shawn Plank October 12, 2022

Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole tops players in Tuesday’s four league division series playoff games:

Other Player of the Game winners in Tuesday’s league division series games: Yordan Alvarez of the Astros, Nick Castellanos of the Phillies and Trea Turner of the Dodgers.

Mariners' James Paxton tops players for Saturday, May 19, rises to 6th in player rankings

Shawn Plank May 20, 2018

Mariners pitcher James Paxton is Saturday’s Box-Toppers Player of the Day and rises to sixth place in season player rankings.

Paxton pitched a complete game, striking out eight and allowing two runs, three hits and one walk, in the 7-2 win over the Tigers.

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.