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The final Power Rankings before next week’s All-Star break feature a new No. 1 team for the first time in two and a half months.

Though the Rays set the pace for nearly the entire first half, the red-hot Braves returned to No. 1 for the first time since April 16, ending Tampa Bay’s 10-week run in the top spot.

That wasn’t the only shakeup in the Top 5, though.

From impressive rookies to bounceback seasons to breakout performances, here are 9 players who youlikely never would have expected to be heading to Seattle for this year’s All-Star Game.

A heavyweight matchup between the Braves and Rays and division showdowns in the AL East, NL East and NL Central are among this week’s top series.

Cedric Mullins got up close and personal with the outfield wall to rob Byron Buxton of extra bases and highlight yesterday’s top plays.

Today through Thursday, catch some fireworks across Major League Baseball by streaming games on MLB.TV with a free preview.

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