Dodgers hold Box-Toppers points advantages over Blue Jays in 2025 World Series

Shawn Plank October 23, 2025

The Los Angeles Dodgers hold Box-Toppers points advantages over the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2025 World Series.

The American League champion Blue Jays are the higher-seeded postseason team and have home-field advantage, hosting up to four of the possible seven games of the World Series. But that comes by virtue of only one more win than the Dodgers, the National League champion. The Blue Jays won 94 games in the 2025 regular season while the Dodgers won 93.

However, the Dodgers hold a Box-Toppers points advantage in key player categories, notably in starting pitching.

ALCS Preview: Mariners hold Box-Toppers advantages over top AL seed Blue Jays

Shawn Plank October 12, 2025

The American League’s top two-seeded teams play in the AL Championship Series, but Box-Toppers favors the second-seeded Seattle Mariners over the top-seed Toronto Blue Jays.

The Mariners are higher ranked in Box-Toppers team rankings, their likely starting nine batters have more Box-Toppers points and they hold an overwhelming advantage over the Blue Jays among starting pitchers. The Blue Jays, meanwhile, hold the Box-Toppers edge in relievers and key bench players.

Báez, Schwarber top players in Wednesday’s league division series games

Shawn Plank October 9, 2025

Javier Báez of the Tigers tops players in Wednesday’s four League Division Series playoff games.

Meanwhile, the Toronto Blue Jays advance to the American League Championship Series, eliminating the New York Yankees in four games in the AL Division Series.

Mariners’ Gilbert, Yankees’ Judge top players in Tuesday’s AL Division Series games

Shawn Plank October 8, 2025

Mariners pitcher Logan Gilbert and Aaron Judge of the Yankees are Box-Toppers Player of the Game winners in Tuesday’s two American League Division Series games.

Dodgers’ Snell, Brewers’ Misiorowski top players in Monday’s NL Division Series games

Shawn Plank October 7, 2025

Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell and Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski are Box-Toppers Player of the Game winners in Monday’s two National League Division Series games.

Blue Jays’ Yesavage, Mariners’ Polanco top players in Sunday’s ALDS Game 2s

Shawn Plank October 6, 2025

Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage tops players in Sunday’s two American League Division Series games.

Meanwhile, Jorge Polanco of the Mariners is Box-Toppers Player of the Game in the other ALDS Game 2.

Dodgers’ Ohtani tops players in Saturday’s league division series opening games

Shawn Plank October 5, 2025

Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani tops players in Saturday’s four League Division Series opening games.

Other Player of the Game winners in Saturday’s League Division Series games: Jackson Chourio of the Brewers, Tigers pitcher Will Vest and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. of the Blue Jays.

Box-Toppers’ AL Division Series preview: Tigers vs. Mariners, Yankees vs. Blue Jays

Shawn Plank October 4, 2025

The top-seeded American League team, the Toronto Blue Jays face the New York Yankees, Box-Toppers’ top-ranked AL team in one American League Division League Series. In the other, the Detroit Tigers, who led Box-Toppers rankings much of the season before a September collapse, face the second-seed Seattle Mariners.

A Box-Toppers look at both American League Division Series, which begin Saturday.

Yankees’ Schlittler tops players in Thursday’s winner-take-all Wild Card round games

Shawn Plank October 3, 2025

Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler tops players in Thursday’s three Wild Card playoff games.

Other Player of the Game winners in Thursday’s Wild Card series games: Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon and Tigers pitcher Jack Flaherty.

Dodgers’ Yamamoto tops players in Wednesday’s Wild Card round playoff games

Shawn Plank October 2, 2025

Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto tops players in Wednesday’s four Wild Card playoff games.

Other Player of the Game winners in Wednesday’s Wild Card series games: Padres pitcher Dylan Cease, Yankees closing pitcher David Bednar and Guardians closing pitcher Cade Smith.

Tigers’ Skubal tops players in Tuesday’s opening Wild Card round playoff games

Shawn Plank October 1, 2025

Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal tops players in Tuesday’s four Wild Card playoff games.

Other Player of the Game winners in Tuesday’s Wild Card series games: Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet, Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell and Cubs relief pitcher Daniel Palencia.

A Box-Toppers preview of the four Wild Card Series beginning Tuesday, Sept. 30

Shawn Plank September 30, 2025

Seven of the eight starting pitchers in Tuesday’s opening Wild Card round games have more than 10 Box-Toppers points in 2025, and are among the season’s top 40 overall players.

Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal, Box-Toppers’ 2025 Player of the Year, leads the way. His 22.1 Box-Toppers points led all players during the regular season, and he starts Game 1 of AL Wild Card Series against the Guardians.

Phillies finish 2025 atop Box-Toppers team rankings; Yankees rise to lead AL teams

Shawn Plank September 29, 2025

The Philadelphia Phillies finish 2025 atop Box-Toppers team rankings, leading for the fourth straight week.

Meanwhile, the New York Yankees rise to lead among American League teams in final Box-Toppers team rankings, while the non-playoff-bound Atlanta Braves are the hottest team over the final days of the season.

Phillies lead B-T team rankings for 3rd week, ahead of Brewers, who have best record

Shawn Plank September 19, 2025

The Philadelphia Phillies lead Box-Toppers team rankings for the third week in a row.

Meanwhile, the Texas Rangers, although currently outside a postseason position, lead American League teams. Also, the Cleveland Guardians are the week’s hottest team.

Philadelphia Phillies pass Detroit Tigers to lead Box-Toppers team rankings

Shawn Plank September 5, 2025

The Philadelphia Phillies rise to lead Box-Toppers team rankings this week, passing the Detroit Tigers, who have led for the past five weeks.

The Tigers, however, maintain their lead among American League teams, while the Los Angeles Dodgers are the week’s hottest team.

Tigers extend lead in Box-Toppers team rankings; Padres continue leading NL teams

Shawn Plank August 22, 2025

The Detroit Tigers extend their lead in Box-Toppers team rankings, leading for the fourth straight week.

Meanwhile, the San Diego Padres maintain the lead among National League teams for the fourth straight week, while the Atlanta Braves are the week’s hottest team.

Tigers lead Box-Toppers team rankings for 2nd week; Padres maintain NL team lead

Shawn Plank August 8, 2025

The Detroit Tigers lead in Box-Toppers team rankings for the second straight week.

Meanwhile, the San Diego Padres maintain the lead among National League teams and the Milwaukee Brewers are the week’s hottest team.

Tigers regain Box-Toppers team rankings lead; Padres’ rocket to NL lead with trades

Shawn Plank August 1, 2025

The Detroit Tigers regain the lead in Box-Toppers team rankings this week, boosted by trade deadline deals adding pitching depth.

Meanwhile, the San Diego Padres rocket to the lead among National League teams with the biggest collective trade deadline splash, making them the week’s hottest team.

Tigers pass Dodgers to regain Box-Toppers team rankings lead, Phillies top NL teams

Shawn Plank July 14, 2025

The Detroit Tigers regain first place in Box-Toppers team rankings at the All-Star break, passing the Los Angeles Dodgers, who led the last team rankings report July 3.

Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Phillies rise to lead National League teams and the Boston Red Sox are the hottest team of the past 10 days.

Tigers lead Box-Toppers team rankings for 2nd week; Dodgers continue NL team lead

Shawn Plank June 27, 2025

The Detroit Tigers maintain their lead in Box-Toppers team rankings this week.

Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Dodgers continue to lead National League teams and the Tampa Bay Rays are the week’s hottest team.