Former MVPs Aaron Judge and Bryce Harper shined this week, leading Ben Verlander's Team of the Week in baseball. Harper's stellar performance has propelled the Philadelphia Phillies to the top of the National League East, while Judge's resurgence is boosting the New York Yankees. Here are the standouts from this week's team:

By the Numbers
  • Ryan Jeffers: .273 batting average, 4 HR, 8 RBIs, 1.184 OPS
  • Bryce Harper: .375 batting average, 3 HR, 11 RBIs, 1.215 OPS
  • Marcus Semien: .375 batting average, 2 HR, 7 RBIs, .994 OPS
  • José Ramírez: .296 batting average, 4 HR, 8 RBIs, 1.099 OPS
  • Oneil Cruz: .500 batting average, 2 HR, 6 RBIs, 1.526 OPS
  • Kevin Pillar: .438 batting average, 2 HR, 9 RBIs, 1.438 OPS
  • Aaron Judge: .350 batting average, 3 HR, 6 RBIs, 1.450 OPS
  • Eddie Rosario: .471 batting average, 3 HR, 5 RBIs, 1.609 OPS
  • Marcell Ozuna: .444 batting average, 3 HR, 6 RBIs, 1.500 OPS
  • Zack Wheeler: 1-0, 7 IP, 1 R (0 ER), 4 H, 1 walk, 11 strikeouts
  • Trevor Megill: 2 IP, 2 saves, 0 ER, 1 strikeout, 0 walks, 2 hits allowed
Yes, But

While these players had outstanding performances, some faced challenges. For instance, the Texas Rangers were surprisingly swept, and Zack Wheeler had a rough outing against the Miami Marlins.

State of Play
  • Harpers' stellar performance has propelled the Phillies to the top of the National League East.
  • Judge's resurgence is boosting the New York Yankees, as they aim to stay competitive in the American League.
  • The Minnesota Twins and Texas Rangers have been competitive in their respective divisions due to standout performances.
What's Next

As the season progresses, it remains to be seen if these players can sustain their exceptional performances and continue to be key contributors to their teams' success.

Bottom Line

The stellar performances of Aaron Judge and Bryce Harper have been instrumental in driving their teams' success this week, positioning them as key players to watch in the coming weeks of the MLB season.