Former MLB Catcher Sends Astros World Series Prediction After Carlos Correa Trade originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

At 62-47 and in first place in the American League West, the Astros are firmly in the mix to win their third World Series title since 2017. The return of Carlos Correa—a reliable hitter who's comfortable in Houston—is a slam dunk acquisition for the 'Stros.

Harrison Bader and Jhoan Duran have joined the Phillies, adding depth as the team chases a pennant. Bader, a strong defender and 2021 Gold Glove winner, will platoon in center field with Brandon Marsh.

The Los Angeles Dodgers didn't make any major splashes ahead of the 2025 MLB trade deadline, but should remain a top World Series contender for the rest of the season.

It was the franchise’s longest winning streak in 34 years, and the longest in all of MLB since 2022. Minnesota had one of baseball’s best staff of relief pitchers and an All-Star outfielder in Byron Buxton.

Nobody could predict the stunning sell-off the Twins would undertake in the days to follow, one that culminated with a frenetic deadline day Thursday in which the front office executed seven trades. All told,