The MLB non-waiver trade deadline on July 31, 2018 (7/31/18) will separate the contenders from the pretenders. Who are the favorites to reach and win the World Series: Houston Astros? New York Yankees? Boston Red Sox? Will Angels outfielder Mike Trout win another American League MVP Award? Can Yankees ace Luis Severino win the American League Cy Young Award? Will the New York Mets trade Jacob deGrom? Will Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper lead the National League in home runs?