What is the trade deadline?

The trade deadline is the last day MLB teams can trade players for the rest of the season.

What does 'wild-card contender' mean?

A wild-card contender is a team that is not leading its division but could still make the playoffs as a wild-card.

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MLB Power Rankings: Wild-card contenders surge and fall ahead of trade deadline

First publishedJul 30, 13:27 UTC

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There was little change to our top 10 in Week 18, but teams on the cusp of the playoff race saw quite a bit of movement as the deadline looms four days away.

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In Week 18 of the MLB season, the top ten teams in the power rankings stayed almost the same. However, teams that are close to making the playoffs moved up or down a lot. This happened because the trade deadline is only four days away. Teams are trying to improve their chances for a wild-card spot.

Why it matters

Readers who follow baseball can see which teams might get better or worse before the deadline. It helps them understand how the playoff picture could change.

In brief

What is the trade deadline?: The trade deadline is the last day MLB teams can trade players for the rest of the season.
What does 'wild-card contender' mean?: A wild-card contender is a team that is not leading its division but could still make the playoffs as a wild-card.

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