The All-Star break is the traditional "halfway point" of the MLB season and frequently a good time to reflect on how each team's expectations for 2026 may have changed since March. Some teams will be looking to push for the postseason, while others may already be setting sights on the future. Our experts—Todd Zola, Derek Carty, Eric Karabell, and Tristan H. Cockcroft—have put their heads together to give their best bets for the second half of the 2026 MLB season.

Team futures: New York Yankees to reach ALCS (+145) with the return of Aaron Judge; Boston Red Sox to make playoffs (+425); Detroit Tigers to win 80+ games (+200) thanks to a league‑leading 3.04 ERA; Texas Rangers to win the AL West (+255); Miami Marlins to win NL and Division (200-1); Milwaukee Brewers to win the World Series (11-1); Pittsburgh Pirates to make the playoffs (+250).

Awards futures: Junior Caminero to win AL MVP (+600), Joe Ryan to win AL Cy Young (30-1), Jesus Luzardo to lead NL strikeouts (19-1), Zack Wheeler to win NL Cy Young (25-1).

With odds from DK Sports and a focus on value, these picks aim to capture the unpredictable nature of the MLB’s second half.