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2020 MLB World Series & Awards Predictions
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MLB Awards
NL MVP – SS Javier Baez – Chicago Cubs
AL MVP – OF Mike Trout – Los Angeles Angels
NL Cy Young – Mike Soroka – Atlanta Braves
AL Cy Young – Mike Clevinger – Cleveland Indians
NL Rookie of the Year – 3B Carter Kieboom – Washington Nationals
AL Rookie of the Year – OF Luis Robert – Chicago White Sox
NL Manager of the Year – Mike Shildt – St. Louis Cardinals
AL Manager of the Year – Bob Melvin – Oakland Athletics Continue reading
National League West
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1. Los Angeles Dodgers
A stacked roster now has a former AL MVP in Mookie Betts to torment opposing pitchers.
2. Arizona Diamondbacks
They took some important steps forward last season and now have Madison Bumgarner to anchor their staff.
3. San Diego Padres
This could be a big year for them with two high priced players (Hosmer and Machado) and a nice blend of up and coming talent around the diamond.
4. Colorado Rockies
Not much to speak of other than a very vocal star in Nolan Arenado not liking the direction of the club.
5. San Francisco Giants
They are a far cry from where they were 10 years ago.
Player to Watch: 3B Nolan Arenado – Colorado Rockies
Best Acquisition: OF Mookie Betts – Los Angeles Dodgers
New Kid on the Block: 2B Gavin Lux – Los Angeles Dodgers Continue reading
National League Central
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1. St. Louis Cardinals
Their pitching depth is solid and their lineup has a foundation around Paul Goldschmidt.
2. Cincinnati Reds
They are the trending favorite to surprise folks around baseball. The moves they made were strategic considering their ballpark is a hitters paradise.
3. Chicago Cubs
The talent is there to clinch a Wild Card spot or even win the division, but there are questions as to what their future holds.
4. Milwaukee Brewers
If their pitching staff can match what their lineup can do then the Brewers should be contenders all the way.
5. Pittsburgh Pirates
After a steady run of success, the Pirates are starting from scratch.
Player to Watch: OF Christian Yelich – Milwaukee Brewers
Best Acquisition: 2B Mike Moustakas – Cincinnati Reds
New Kid on the Block: INF Nico Hoerner – Chicago Cubs Continue reading
National League East
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1. Atlanta Braves
They have stiff competition to repeat as division champs, but they have more elite talent at key positions than their division rivals.
2. Washington Nationals
Not having Anthony Rendon in the middle of their lineup will hurt, but their pitching staff as why they won the World Series last year.
3. New York Mets
Having the designated hitter the entire 60-game season plus the Postseason will benefit the Mets if they should make it to October.
4. Philadelphia Phillies
Their bullpen will be their downfall once again. Will they learn that lesson in the offseason?
5. Miami Marlins
The massive rebuild continues with some interesting pitching prospects starting to emerge.
Player to Watch: P Max Scherzer – Washington Nationals
Best Acquisition: OF Marcell Ozuna – Atlanta Braves
New Kid on the Block: INF Carter Kieboom – Washington Nationals Continue reading
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