MLB trade deadline approaches with many teams still in contention
CBS MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 12:17 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026

As the MLB trade deadline nears on August 3, teams like the Dodgers and Brewers continue to secure top positions. The competition remains tight across various divisions, with several teams under.500 yet contending for playoff spots, including the Astros and Mariners. Meanwhile, other teams such as the Nationals and Tigers have shown surprising resilience, maintaining a close chase for wild-card positions despite lackluster records. With many teams in a state of limbo, the next week is expected to be filled with trade rumors and potential roster changes as front offices weigh their futures.
- •Dodgers and Brewers hold top spots as of July 27, 2026.
- •Astros are three games under.500, two games out of wild card.
- •Nationals and Tigers remain competitive despite poor season records.
- •Marlins on a 12-game losing streak but only three games out of a wild card.
- •League mediocrity leads to many teams in playoff contention despite underperformance.
- 12:17 PMCBS MLB — MLB Power Rankings: (Almost) everyone is a contender as the trade deadline nears
"The Dodgers and Brewers continue to hold down the top two spots and the mediocre glut in the middle keeps growing
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