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2015 MLB World Series & Awards Predictions

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MLB Awards

NL MVP – OF Andrew McCutchen Pittsburgh Pirates

AL MVP – OF Mike Trout Los Angeles Angels

NL Cy Young – Clayton Kershaw Los Angeles Dodgers

AL Cy Young – Felix Hernandez Seattle Mariners

NL Rookie of the Year – OF Jorge Soler Chicago Cubs

AL Rookie of the Year – SS Francisco Lindor Cleveland Indians

NL Manager of the Year – Mike Matheny St. Louis Cardinals

AL Manager of the Year – Lloyd McClendon Seattle Mariners

Postseason Projections

NL Division Winners – Nationals, Dodgers, Cardinals

NL Wild Card Winners – Pirates, Giants

AL Division Winners – Angels, Tigers, Red Sox

AL Wild Card Winners – Mariners, White Sox

ALCS – Red Sox over Mariners

NLCS – Nationals over Dodgers

World Series – Nationals over Red Sox

National League West

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1. Los Angeles Dodgers

The cash cow now has a plan in place with Andrew Friedman in charge.

2. San Francisco Giants

Losing Pablo Sandoval hurts them no matter how they try to spin it, but their pitching is still their strength.

3. San Diego Padres

A wild offseason should bring more buzz among the fan base, but questions still remain about it all coming together so quickly.

4. Colorado Rockies

Will they or won’t they trade Troy Tulowitzki and/or Carlos Gonzalez while they still have value?

5. Arizona Diamondbacks

A brand new front office has begun to put their mark on this limping franchise. Continue reading →

National League Central

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1. St. Louis Cardinals

Their depth is still staggering as they retool for another World Series run.

2. Pittsburgh Pirates

A fan base is craving for more October baseball.

3. Chicago Cubs

Joe Maddon being named manager and signing Jon Lester were two moves that put them in the right direction.

4. Milwaukee Brewers

A lot was going right for them last year, but they sputtered late and it doesn’t look any better for them this year.

5. Cincinnati Reds

Bogged down by a couple huge contracts could have the Reds looking to sell what assets they have. Continue reading →

National League East

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1. Washington Nationals

The best rotation in all of baseball has to get them to a World Series appearance.

2. New York Mets

With the return of Matt Harvey that puts the Mets in front for second place.

3. Miami Marlins

If Jose Fernandez was healthy from the start I would say the Marlins could push for the top Wild Card spot.

4. Atlanta Braves

A total upheaval with a new front office in place to prepare for the move to Cobb County.

5. Philadelphia Phillies

It will be an interesting season for them. Mainly to see how much they get for Howard, Utley and Hamels. Continue reading →

American League West

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1. Los Angeles Angels

Without a repeat of last years injury issues in their rotation, they should remain atop the division.

2. Seattle Mariners

An infusion of power supplied by Nelson Cruz puts the Mariners into a possible Wild Card spot.

3. Oakland Athletics

Their wild offseason has them seeing a lot of new faces, but that shouldn’t take them out of the postseason equation.

4. Texas Rangers

Losing Yu Darvish will hurt more than you think.

5. Houston Astros

It will be tough for them to finish at or above .500 this year. Continue reading →