As the 2026 Major League Baseball season passes the 90-game mark, ESPN's David Schoenfield has handed out midseason grades. The Chicago White Sox and Milwaukee Brewers lead the pack with A+ marks, defying low expectations. The White Sox, after three consecutive 100-loss seasons, sit atop the AL East with a potent offense featuring Colson Montgomery and Miguel Vargas, though pitching depth remains a question. The Brewers are on pace for 101 wins, driven by an exceptional Jacob Misiorowski, who has dominated with unprecedented velocity and strikeout numbers.

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Tampa Bay Rays also received A grades. The Dodgers, despite injuries to key players like Mookie Betts and Blake Snell, are projected for 105 wins, relying on breakout performances and the continued excellence of Shohei Ohtani. The Rays' Junior Caminero is showing historic power potential, on pace for another 45-homer season, though the team's offense and bullpen depth could be areas of concern.

Other notable teams include the Atlanta Braves (A-) and Miami Marlins (A-). The Braves, while in first place, saw their performance dip in June, raising concerns about their offense and rotation depth following Spencer Strider's IL placement. The Marlins are in wild-card position, excelling in June with improved offense and strong showings from Otto Lopez, but they need rotation and closer stability to sustain their playoff push.