Scoring 29 runs against the Red Sox in London, the Yankees put the league (and world) on notice, subsequently tying with the Dodgers for the No. 1 spot in this week's Major League Baseball power rankings.
The Yankees were on a 13-1 run through Sunday and pushed their division lead to seven games, the biggest it's been this season.
What's scary is that the Yankees may not even be playing up to their full potential right now. They'll almost certainly add a starting pitcher this month, which will bolster a rotation that has been inconsistent at times.
This of course is no knock on the Dodgers, who went 18-10 in June even while struggling with injuries.
These two teams have met in the World Series 11 times through the years and right now it's looking like they're on a collision course for a 12th.
Gleyber Torres and DJ LeMahieu have been key for the Yankees.
Here's how USA TODAY Sports' eight-person panel voted this week:
t-1. New York Yankees (+1)
- Giancarlo Stanton goes back on the IL after short return.
t-1. Los Angeles Dodgers (–)
- First half wraps up with six home games vs. Diamondbacks and Padres.
3. Minnesota Twins (–)
- Tough week before the break with series vs. A's and Twins.
4. Houston Astros (-1)
- Their six All-Stars are the most of any team
5. Atlanta Braves (–)
- Freddie Freeman had 33 RBI in June.
6. Tampa Bay Rays (–)
- Blake Snell gets back on track after a string of rough starts.
7. Chicago Cubs(–)
- Kyle Hendricks returns after missing a few weeks with a shoulder injury.
8. Texas Rangers (+2)
- It's time for everyone to admit that this team is for real.
9. Boston Red Sox (-1)
- They've lost six of their last seven against the Yankees.
10. Milwaukee Brewers (-1)
- Josh Hader has a 17.0 K/9 through 30 games this season.
11. Colorado Rockies (+1)
- After being crushed by injuries, nice to see Donald Dahl make the All-Star team.
t-12. Oakland Athletics (+3)
- All-Star Matt Chapman (unsurpsingly) ranks near the top of the AL in WAR
t-12. Cleveland Indians (+1)
- Carlos Santana will start the All-Star Game in his home ballpark.
14. Philadelphia Phillies (–)
- Bryce Harper isn't an All-Star for the first time since 2014.
15. San Diego Padres (+2)
- 20-year-old Fernando Tatis Jr., hit .383 in June.
16. Washington Nationals (–)
- They're 23-10 since May 24, but the bullpen issues persist.
17. St. Louis Cardinals (-6)
- Marcell Ozuna heads to the injured list with finger fractures.
18. Arizona Diamondbacks (+2)
- The extension they gave Ketel Marte last year is an absolutely steal.
19. Los Angeles Angels (+2)
- 23-year-old righty Griffin Canning is having a very nice debut season.
20. Pittsburgh Pirates (+3)
- Bryan Reynolds would be leading the majors in batting average if he qualified.
21. Chicago White Sox (+1)
- Lucas Giolito's 6.13 ERA was baseball's worst last year. He's an All-Star now.
22. Cincinnati Reds (-3)
- We're very much here for some good old-fashioned Reds-Cubs beef.
23. New York Mets (-5)
- "Edwin Diaz has not been good" would be the understatement of the century.
24. San Francisco Giants (–)
- We've come full circle and Pablo Sandoval is now a desirable trade candidate.
25. Seattle Mariners (–)
- Dan Vogelbach is an All-Star and America rejoices.
26. Miami Marlins (–)
- Sandy Alcantara, centerpiece of the Marcell Ozuna trade, is the team's All-Star.
27. Toronto Blue Jays (–)
- We'll get to see Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the Home Run Derby.
28. Detroit Tigers (–)
- Shane Greene won't be in a Tigers uniform by the end of July.
29. Kansas City Royals (–)
- Could get a real haul if they decided to move Whit Merrifield.
30. Baltimore Orioles (–)
- Rookie pitcher John Means will be Baltimore's All-Star representative.
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