The All-Star break is fast approaching, and with it comes the halfway point of the MLB season. As teams reach their 81st game, we assess their performances against preseason expectations.

This evaluation serves not as a prediction for future success but rather as a reflection of how each team has fared thus far. Teams exceeding their expectations receive commendations, while those underperforming face lower grades.

Athletics: D

The Athletics struggled through a tough patch, going 1-20 from May 14 to June 4, putting their season in jeopardy. Despite some promising players like Lawrence Butler and Brent Rooker, the team remains stagnant at the bottom of the AL West.

Baltimore Orioles: F

After firing manager Brandon Hyde, the Orioles showed some improvement, but they have still fallen short of expectations, making them a disappointment this season.

Boston Red Sox: C

The Red Sox have seen recent performance improvements, moving them back into the wild-card race. However, they continue to battle mediocrity, stemming from previous poor decisions.

Chicago White Sox: B

Despite a historically bad season last year, the White Sox have shown signs of life with breakout performances from players like Miguel Vargas and Shane Smith.

Cleveland Guardians: C

Your grade might vary based on the expectations you had for the Guardians; hovering around .500, they haven’t lived up to a previous season’s 92-win record.

Detroit Tigers: A

The Tigers have impressed consistently since the start of the season, leading the league in runs scored and have no glaring issues as they maintain their top position.

Houston Astros: A

Despite injuries to key players like Yordan Alvarez and Jose Altuve, the Astros remain atop the AL West, showing resilience.

Kansas City Royals: C

The Royals maintain relevance in the playoff race, showing some spark, but struggle with consistency.

Los Angeles Angels: B

The Angels have been surprisingly competitive, staying in the hunt for the wild-card spot despite low expectations from previous seasons.

Minnesota Twins: C

The Twins have had an up-and-down season, but recently held a winning streak to keep them in contention.

New York Yankees: B

Solid overall performance, although inconsistency early in the season hindered their scoreboard presence.

Seattle Mariners: C

Confusingly unpredictable, the Mariners hover around .500, struggling to find consistent performance.

Tampa Bay Rays: A

Dominant performance since May has secured the Rays a strong position in the wild-card race.

Texas Rangers: C

While strong on the mound, the Rangers have struggled offensively, preventing them from reaching their expected heights.

Toronto Blue Jays: B

The Blue Jays have surprised many with their strong play, pushing their way into playoff consideration despite underwhelming early-year performances.