The 2026 MLB season has come to the unofficial midway level.
The All-Star Break is usually the right time to gauge a workforce’s postseason possibilities. Nevertheless, given the overall mediocrity in the midst of every division, solely seven groups will enter the break greater than 4 video games out of a playoff berth.
1. Los Angeles Dodgers (61-36)
One of many Dodgers greatest weaknesses could also be about to finish. Nearer Edwin Diaz had his first rehab project on Sunday and averaged 96 MPH along with his fastball, maxing out at 98 MPH. If he can return to type, the Dodgers can be all of the extra formidable.
2. Milwaukee Brewers (59-37)
The Brewers pitching fell aside over the weekend, culminating in a 14-5 beating by the Pirates. The Brewers have a formidable duo atop the rotation in Jacob Misiorowski and Kyle Harrison, however Harrison landed on the injured listing on Saturday with left forearm tightness. Getting Harrison and Brandon Woodruff again from the IL may make an enormous distinction for the postseason.
3. Atlanta Braves (55-40)
The Braves continued to tread water over the previous week, going 3-3 and 5-5 of their final 10 video games. It could not be a shock if the Braves made a number of influence strikes over the approaching weeks to enhance the roster.
4. New York Yankees (54-42)
Outfielder Aaron Choose might not be again any time quickly, which leaves a gaping gap in the midst of the Yankees lineup. The offense as a complete has struggled in his absence, making their points at catcher, third base and shortstop all of the extra obvious.
5. Tampa Bay Rays (56-38)
Franchise icon Evan Longoria lastly had his quantity 3 retired, the fourth quantity retired in Rays historical past. It’s a lengthy overdue honor as he was traded in the course of the 2017-18 offseason and formally retired with a one-day contract with the Rays in 2025.
6. Chicago Cubs (54-42)
Third baseman Alex Bregman could lastly be about to interrupt out of his season-long hunch. He belted a key two-run homer on Saturday as a part of the Cubs comeback victory and had a season-high 4 RBI, together with a three-run house run, on Sunday.
7. Pittsburgh Pirates (50-47)
The Pirates desperately want to handle their bullpen. They did a improbable job of overhauling the lineup in the course of the offseason; now, normal supervisor Ben Cherington must do the identical with the aid corps.
8. Miami Marlins (52-45)
The Marlins stumbled into the All-Star Break, having misplaced three in a row. Nevertheless, even with these losses, they’re nonetheless one of many greatest surprises within the majors and needs to be an element within the hunt for the postseason.
9. Chicago White Sox (50-45)
If the season ended now, the White Sox would have a first-round bye because the second seed within the American League. It’s a exceptional turnaround for a franchise that misplaced over 100 video games in every of the previous three seasons, together with a document 121 losses in 2024.
10. St. Louis Cardinals (50-45)
Outfielder Jordan Walker is heading to Philadelphia because the Cardinals’ lone All-Star consultant. It’s a well-deserved honor as Walker is within the midst of a formidable breakout marketing campaign, one worthy of down-ballot MVP consideration.
And the remainder…
11. Detroit Tigers (44-52)
12. Boston Red Sox (46-48)
13. Washington Nationals (48-49)
14. Cleveland Guardians (51-46)
15. Seattle Mariners (48-49)
16. Philadelphia Phillies (54-43)
17. Arizona Diamondbacks (49-47)
18. Minnesota Twins (48-49)
19. Texas Rangers (49-47)
20. Baltimore Orioles (46-51)
21. San Diego Padres (48-48)
22. Toronto Blue Jays (45-51)
23. Houston Astros (47-51)
24. Cincinnati Reds (43-52)
25. Los Angeles Angels (38-59)
26. San Francisco Giants (41-55)
27. New York Mets (40-57)
28. Colorado Rockies (39-59)
29. Kansas City Royals (38-59)
30. Athletics (41-55)
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