American League Central

* – indicates new to team

+ – indicates injury

1. Minnesota Twins

They are the clear cut best team with their overall roster construction in the division. If Royce Lewis and Byron Buxton stay healthy for a full season, look out.

2. Cleveland Guardians

They continue to doll out solid starting pitchers and their bullpen is among the best in baseball. Their lineup outside of Jose Ramirez has a lot of holes in it.

3. Detroit Tigers

They are poised to make a gigantic leap this season. The additions they made in the rotation could be the reason they make that leap in a weak division.

4. Kansas City Royals

A lot of moves were made that on the surface should result in them competing for a top spot in the Central. Yet, outside of Bobby Witt Jr. and Cole Ragans, we’ll have to wait and see what their teammates do before putting them any higher than fourth.

5. Chicago White Sox

It’s going to be a painful rebuild with a few more players likely to be dealt at some point this season.

Player to Watch: SS Bobby Witt Jr. – Kansas City Royals

Best Acquisition: P Kenta Maeda – Detroit Tigers

New Kid on the Block: SS Colson Montgomery – Chicago White Sox

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American League East

* – indicates new to team

+ – indicates injury

1. Baltimore Orioles

The acquisition of Corbin Burnes is a gigantic step for this franchise to show that they won’t be going away anytime soon.

2. Toronto Blue Jays

Their rotation is the best in the division and they’ll need bounce back seasons from Vlad Jr. and Bo Bichette.

3. Tampa Bay Rays

It’s possible they will still be in contention for another Postseason berth, but with the amount of injuries in their rotation that could be their downfall.

4. New York Yankees

If Gerrit Cole didn’t have arm issues, they would be higher up in the standings. Trading away Michael King in order to get Juan Soto doesn’t look like the right call.

5. Boston Red Sox

There’s a new leader in the front office in Craig Breslow. Time will tell if there is a clear direction for this franchise and how much patience ownership or the fanbase for that matter will have.

Player to Watch: P Kevin Gausman – Toronto Blue Jays

Best Acquisition: P Corbin Burnes – Baltimore Orioles

New Kid on the Block: INF Jackson Holliday – Baltimore Orioles

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Recap of Super Bowl LVIII

To Be The Best, You Have To Beat The Best

A lot of attention is being given to the games MVP in QB Patrick Mahomes. He threw for 333 yards and two touchdown passes, including the game winner in overtime to WR Mecole Hardman who was brought back mid-season after being released from the New York Jets. Mahomes also ran for 66 yards and the Chiefs had more rushing yards than the 49ers (130-110). However, this game was won by the Chiefs defense.

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Super Bowl LVIII

It was only four years ago that we saw the Kansas City Chiefs score 21 unanswered points in the 4th quarter of Super Bowl LIV (54) to defeat the San Francisco 49ers. Thus began the current dynasty of the Chiefs who are now in their 4th Super Bowl in the last five seasons. For the 49ers, this will be their 8th Super Bowl appearance and they’ll be getting a rematch of sorts against Kansas City. The Niners will have to contend with the same coach and quarterback combo of Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes. As well as the likes of defensive lineman Chris Jones who single handedly shut down their offense in that fourth quarter four years ago. Kansas City faces the same 49ers head coach in Kyle Shanahan, but with a different quarterback in Brock Purdy and a different running back in Christian McCaffrey. There are a few other players that were involved in that Super Bowl in Miami, but for this one in Las Vegas the new ones will be looking to make an impact for their respective teams. Let’s see how this one will play out.

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