While it isn't exactly early in the 2026 MLB season, it isn't late, either. This means that while, sure, we have a good idea of which teams are good and which are not, there are enough games for the ...

The AL Wild Card standings show tight competition with no clear buyers or sellers emerging yet. The NL Wild Card race features extreme tightness, with most teams within three games of a playoff spot.

With just a week and a half remaining until the All-Star break, there's very little opportunity left for teams to make their case as contenders -and as worthy of buying rather than selling at the Aug.