We have entered the month of July, which is truly the pinnacle of the MLB regular season. The Midsummer Classic is just a few weeks away, and the MLB trade deadline is a few weeks after that. We have crossed the halfway point of the 2026 season, and teams have started to separate themselves from the pack in either direction. Powerhouses in the National League like the Dodgers and the Brewers are the clear favorites right now, while teams like the Reds and Mets have been on a downward spiral.