After a rough start to the year, the idea of the Astros selling at the trade deadline was starting to make a lot of sense. Instead, Houston has battled back and looks like they could be one of the best teams in the American League despite a seemingly endless line of injuries.

With little cap space and an absence of touted prospects to deal, the trade deadline could be a challenge for Houston.

The Chicago Cubs have a chance to run away with the National League Central. They have clear needs at the trade deadline and have seemingly identified what they want to do this summer.