Welcome to FYM News’ comprehensive sports update! Today, we dive into the latest MLB power rankings, highlighting each team’s MVP and providing a special focus on the Mariners’ recent performance. But that’s not all – we’ll also cover the ongoing Kawhi Leonard investigation, NFL power rankings, and even some breathtaking cliff diving photos. Plus, discover the inspiring story of LSU’s 66-year-old freshman and Fernando Tatis Jr.’s incredible catch. This is your one-stop shop for staying informed and entertained in the world of sports.
Whether you’re a baseball fanatic, a football enthusiast, or just love a good sports story, we’ve got something for you. From power rankings to personal triumphs, FYM News brings you the stories that matter.
MLB Power Rankings and Team MVPs
According to Yahoo Sports’ Jordan Shusterman, the Brewers, Phillies, Blue Jays, Yankees, and Dodgers hold the top spots in the final power rankings of the regular season.
Team MVPs: Here’s a look at the standout players from each team:
- Brewers: Freddy Peralta (RHP) – 16-5, 2.50 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 176:61 K:BB, 5.4 WAR
- Phillies: Trea Turner (SS) – .815 OPS, 15 HR, 69 RBI, 94 R, 36 SB, 5.4 WAR
- Blue Jays: George Springer (RF) – .943, 28 HR, 73 RBI, 93 R, 16 SB, 3.9 WAR
- Yankees: Aaron Judge (RF) – 1.103 OPS, 44 HR, 98 RBI, 115 R, 11 SB, 7.6 WAR
- Dodgers: Shohei Ohtani (DH/RHP) – 1.001 OPS, 48 HR, 91 RBI, 129 R, 3.75 ERA, 6.4 WAR
- Tigers: Tarik Skubal (LHP) 13-4, 2.10 ERA, 0.86 WHIP, 222:28 K:BB, 6.7 WAR
- Cubs: Pete Crow-Armstrong (CF) .786 OPS, 28 HR, 87 RBI, 85 R, 34 SB, 6.4 WAR
- Padres: Fernando Tatis Jr. (RF) .794 OPS, 20 HR, 62 RBI, 96 R, 29 SB, 5.4 WAR
- Astros: Hunter Brown (RHP) 11-7, 2.25 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 190:52 K:BB, 5.7 WAR
- Red Sox: Garrett Crochet (LHP) … 15-5, 2.57 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 228:42 K:BB, 5.5 WAR
- Mets: Juan Soto (RF) .921 OPS, 38 HR, 93 RBI, 109 R, 30 SB, 5.8 WAR
- Mariners: Cal Raleigh (C) .923 OPS, 53 HR, 113 RBI, 95 R, 14 SB, 5.7 WAR
- Rangers: Jacob deGrom (RHP) 11-7, 2.78 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, 169:35 K:BB, 3.0 WAR
- Giants: Logan Webb (RHP) 14-9, 3.12 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 201:41 K:BB, 3.6 WAR
- Reds: Hunter Greene (RHP) 6-4, 2.59 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, 113:19 K:BB, 3.8 WAR
- Royals: Bobby Witt Jr (SS) .852 OPS, 21 HR, 77 RBI, 90 R, 34 SB, 6.0 WAR
- Guardians: José Ramírez (3B) .870 OPS, 28 HR, 76 RBI, 91 R, 37 SB, 5.2 WAR
- Diamondbacks: Geraldo Perdomo (SS) .824 OPS, 17 HR, 91 RBI, 89 R, 24 SB, 5.7 WAR
- Cardinals: Willson Contreras (1B) .786 OPS, 20 HR, 78 RBI, 67 R, 4 SB, 2.4 WAR
- Rays: Junior Caminero (3B) .836 OPS, 41 HR, 103 RBI, 86 R, 7 SB, 3.8 WAR
- Orioles: Trevor Rogers (LHP) 8-2, 1.51 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, 87:20 K:BB, 5.2 WAR
- Braves: Matt Olson (1B) .828 OPS, 23 HR, 80 RBI, 82 R, 1 SB, 5.1 WAR
- Athletics: Nick Kurtz (1B) 1.015 OPS, 29 HR, 73 RBI, 76 R, 2 SB, 4.8 WAR
- Angels: Zach Neto (SS) .790 OPS, 25 HR, 60 RBI, 81 R, 25 SB, 4.8 WAR
- Twins: Byron Buxton (CF) .897 OPS, 30 HR, 74 RBI, 85 R, 22 SB, 4.9 WAR
- Pirates: Paul Skenes (RHP) 10-9, 1.98 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, 195:39 K:BB, 7.0 WAR
- Marlins: Kyle Stowers (LF) .912 OPS, 25 HR, 73 RBI, 61 R, 5 SB, 3.6 WAR
- Nationals: James Wood (LF) .830 OPS, 27 HR, 88 RBI, 79 R, 15 SB, 3.6 WAR
- White Sox: Colson Montgomery (SS) .846 OPS, 18 HR, 47 RBI, 36 R, 2.7 WAR
- Rockies: Hunter Goodman (C) .867 OPS, 30 HR, 87 RBI, 68 R, 1 SB, 3.3 WAR
Don’t forget to check out the playoff tracker for the latest standings, schedules, and clinch scenarios.
The Plot Thickens: Kawhi Leonard Investigation
The NBA is investigating whether the Clippers circumvented the salary cap with a “no-show” endorsement deal for Kawhi Leonard. A new report suggests Leonard’s camp sought a similar deal from the Raptors during his free agency in 2019.
Leonard’s demands included ownership stakes in outside companies and matching at least $10 million per year in extra sponsorship income. The Raptors rejected these proposals, suspecting they were being asked to arrange no-show jobs and investments.
Read the full story to understand the implications of this investigation.
Week 2 NFL Power Rankings
The Eagles maintain their top spot in this week’s NFL power rankings, according to Yahoo Sports’ Frank Schwab. The Bills and Packers follow closely behind.
- Biggest Risers: Chargers (up 5), Colts (up 5), Raiders (up 5), Steelers (up 4), Packers (up 3), Bills (up 3)
- Biggest Fallers: Patriots (down 5), Bears (down 5), Seahawks (down 5), Dolphins (down 4), Chiefs (down 3)
For a complete list, dive into the full rankings.
In Photos: Cliff Diving World Series
The Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series made a stop in Bosnia and Herzegovina, showcasing some of the world’s best divers.
The competition took place at the Old Bridge in Mostar, with divers leaping from heights of 27 meters (men) and 21 meters (women). The finale is set for next week in Boston.
Rhiannan Iffland and Constantin Popovici lead the standings heading into the final event.
LSU’s 66-Year-Old Freshman
Kent Broussard, a 66-year-old retired accountant, is living his dream as a member of the LSU Tiger Band.
- Broussard debuted with the marching band at Tiger Stadium, fulfilling a lifelong dream.
- He is 41 years older than anyone else in the band, proving that dreams have no age limit.
Broussard’s motto: “People retire, but dreams don’t.”
Watchlist: Wednesday, Sept. 10
EuroBasket, Quarterfinals | DAZN
The EuroBasket quarterfinals feature top scorers like Lauri Markkanen and Luka Dončić. Don’t miss Slovenia vs. Germany!
More to watch:
- MLB: Tigers at Yankees (7pm, Prime)
- Vuelta a España: Stage 17 (8:30am, Peacock)
MLB Trivia
Question: Who is the only Phillie with more career HR than Ryan Howard?
Answer: Mike Schmidt (548 HR)
Catch of the Night
Fernando Tatis Jr. robbed another home run with a sensational catch over the right-field wall.
The Padres superstar has robbed four home runs in his last 27 games at Petco Park.
In summary, today’s FYM News sports update covered MLB power rankings, team MVPs with a specific update on the Mariners’ score, the Kawhi Leonard investigation, NFL power rankings, cliff diving highlights, and the inspiring story of LSU’s oldest freshman.
We hope you enjoyed this edition of FYM News. Stay tuned for more updates!

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