Rowan Kavner is an MLB writer for FOX Sports. He previously covered the L.A. Dodgers, LA Clippers and Dallas Cowboys. An LSU grad, Rowan was born in California, grew up in Texas, then moved back to the West Coast in 2014. Follow him on X at @RowanKavner.

After a brief hiatus for the Home Run Derby (congrats, Big Dumper) and the All-Star Game (congrats, National League), it's time to get back to business with power rankings heading into the second "half" of the 2025 Major League Baseball season.

What looked like a promising season for the Washington Nationals went south in a hurry during June and July, and now the team is back in a familiar position of

JERRY JONES AND MICAH PARSONS As has become his wont, the Cowboys longtime owner/CEO/president/GM once again made headlines for all the wrong reasons. While Jerry Jones said that he is "not the least concerned" about Micah Parsons' contract situation,

The Rockies trailed, 3-1, before McMahon bested Twins starter Zebby Matthews for his 15th home run of the season. After that, righty Antonio Senzatela went a season-best seven innings (three runs, six hits, three strikeouts) -- and possibly raised eyeballs for teams that may need starter help.

The Blue Jays look to boost their playoff push with a mock trade sending prospects to Arizona for Randall Grichuk and Lourdes Gurriel Jr.

If MLB were to start using the swing-off to break a tie in the regular season, then these are the players every team should use to hit homer after homer.

Boardroom captured the sights and sounds from an action-packed, eventful MLB All-Star Week in Atlanta featuring great games, music, entertainment, and family fun.