Jim McIsaac/Getty Images The Yankees, Astros, and Dodgers all look ready to play well into October, while the Minnesota Twins have emerged as the surprise of the season.
- We're nearing the halfway point of the MLB season, and the contenders for the 2019 World Series are making themselves known.
- In the National League, the Los Angeles Dodgers have dominated, while the Philadelphia Phillies have struggled to meet the high expectations that came with the signing of Bryce Harper.
- Meanwhile, the New York Yankees and Houston Astros remain the front-runners of the American League, with the Minnesota Twins surprisingly in the mix as well.
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Through the first half of the MLB season, a few teams have emerged as the powerhouses, with the Los Angeles Dodgers dominating the National League and the New York Yankees and Houston Astros maintaining their status atop the American League.
The biggest surprise of this season so far has been the Minnesota Twins, who have rode brilliant performances from across the roster to a blistering 52 wins. Meanwhile, the Baltimore Orioles have played just as expected.
Take a look below at where every team ranks at the halfway point of the season as we head into the All-Star break.
Playoff chances based on FiveThirtyEight's latest projections.