MLB power rankings: Where Dodgers, Red Sox and more rank after trade deadline splashes originally appeared on The Sporting News. Whether jockeying for position for the stretch run, for 2027 or simply long term, every team approached the MLB trade deadline with an objective. Here's an updated look at where every team stands after a slew of activity ahead of the MLB trade deadline. The Rays did well at the deadline and the Red Sox are still surging, so it will take all New York has. Boston Red SoxThe Red Sox entered deadline day coming off a sweep of the Dodgers, even after losing new acquisition Curtis Mead to a broken wrist.