Baseball insider Jeff Passan of ESPN gave his top five teams in the American League following the 2026 MLB trade deadline. 4 American League squad. “Chicago White Sox, they might be the most fun team to watch in the American League. Article Continues BelowAs for his top team, Passan picked the Tampa Bay Rays , who have the best record in the AL. “And the number one team is the best team in the American League.