2018 MLB World Series & Awards Predictions
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MLB Awards
NL MVP – 1B Paul Goldschmidt Arizona Diamondbacks
AL MVP – OF George Springer Houston Astros
NL Cy Young – Clayton Kershaw Los Angeles Dodgers
AL Cy Young – Justin Verlander Houston Astros
NL Rookie of the Year – OF Lewis Brinson Miami Marlins
AL Rookie of the Year – SS Willy Adames Tampa Bay Rays
NL Manager of the Year – Torey Lovullo Arizona Diamondbacks
AL Manager of the Year – Aaron Boone New York Yankees
Postseason Projections
NL Division Winners – Dodgers, Nationals, Cubs
NL Wild Card Winners – Diamondbacks, Cardinals
AL Division Winners – Astros, Yankees, Indians
AL Wild Card Winners – Red Sox, Angels
NLCS – Dodgers over Nationals
ALCS – Yankees over Astros
World Series – Dodgers over Yankees
National League West
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1. Los Angeles Dodgers
There’s no reason to think that they can’t make another trip to the World Series.
2. Arizona Diamondbacks
If their pitching staff can take another step in the right direction, they could contend for the NL West.
3. Colorado Rockies
They have possibly the best lineup in the National League and that will keep them in Wild Card contention.
4. San Francisco Giants
With all of their offseason moves to fix their lineup, they hope that will keep them out of the cellar.
5. San Diego Padres
By adding Eric Hosmer to a young roster, the Friars hope they can create some magic that Hosmer experienced with the Royals. Continue reading
National League Central
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1. Chicago Cubs
A few tweaks to the pitching staff has the ‘lovable losers’ looking to get back to the Fall Classic.
2. St. Louis Cardinals
A busy offseason for the Redbirds with a lot of expectations to get back to playing in October.
3. Milwaukee Brewers
They were the surprise in the Central last year, but they won’t be able to sneak up on anyone this year.
4. Pittsburgh Pirates
The face of the franchise was traded. Now they need to enact their plan to remain competitive for the next crop.
5. Cincinnati Reds
Their pitching staff is still a work in progress, but the future is looking a lot better. Continue reading
National League East
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1. Washington Nationals
Another managerial change could have a negative impact, but this is their best time to finally make a World Series run.
2. New York Mets
Their rotation stacks up against the best in baseball if they all remain healthy.
3. Atlanta Braves
All of that surplus talent in the minors are ready to make their debuts throughout the 2018 season.
4. Philadelphia Phillies
A couple free agent signings along with their top minor league talent could have them sneaking up in the standings in the NL East.
5. Miami Marlins
Another fire sale has the fan base reeling and wondering when will it finally stop. Continue reading
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