2026 MLB Season Enters Second Half After All‑Star Break
The All‑Star break concludes the first half of the 2026 Major League Baseball season, launching the stretch toward the trade deadline and postseason race. Analysts note that 20 of the 30 clubs remain in contention, with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee Brewers, Atlanta Braves, Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees leading Tier 1. The Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs, Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers and Cleveland Guardians occupy Tier 2, while teams such as the Miami Marlins, Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago White Sox hover around coin‑flip odds. The New York Mets, languishing at 40‑57, are expected to become sellers at the August 3 deadline, potentially moving relievers Brooks Raley and A.J. Minter. The Chicago Cubs and other clubs are also weighing trade options as they assess roster health and playoff prospects. The second half promises intensified competition, with predictions focusing on which teams will clinch the remaining wild‑card spots.