MLB Awards
NL MVP – OF Ronald Acuna Jr. – Atlanta Braves
AL MVP – OF Mike Trout – Los Angeles Angels
NL Cy Young – Jacob deGrom – New York Mets
AL Cy Young – Tyler Glasnow – Tampa Bay Rays
NL Rookie of the Year – OF Dylan Carlson – St. Louis Cardinals
AL Rookie of the Year – OF Jarred Kelenic – Seattle Mariners
NL Manager of the Year – Mike Shildt – St. Louis Cardinals
AL Manager of the Year – Carlie Montoyo – Toronto Blue Jays Continue reading
* – indicates new to team
+ – indicates injury
1. Chicago White Sox
Hiring Tony LaRussa to be the manager means they want and expect to be playing well into October.
2. Minnesota Twins
They are expected to be in the Postseason once again, but will they actually win a series?
3. Kansas City Royals
This is a perfect time for them to sneak under the radar and become a thorn in opponents sides this season.
4. Cleveland Indians
The restart button has been pressed again with the trade of Francisco Lindor.
5. Detroit Tigers
Look for more growing pains, but their new manager A.J. Hinch has been through it before in Houston.
Player to Watch: 1B Jose Abreu – Chicago White Sox
Best Acquisition: P Liam Hendriks – Chicago White Sox
New Kid on the Block: OF Alex Kirilloff – Minnesota Twins Continue reading
American League Wild Card Series
1. Tampa Bay Rays vs. 8. Toronto Blue Jays
Don’t scoff at the Rays being the best team in a 60-game season. They did accomplished this feat in ways most teams can’t. Continue reading
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
* – indicates new to team
+ – indicates injury
1. Minnesota Twins
A high powered lineup with a slightly better pitching staff should keep them in the conversation.
2. Chicago White Sox
They’ve put together an interesting blend of top tier talent with veterans that bring a winning attitude.
3. Cleveland Indians
The window is closing fast and would they be tempted to trade Lindor in a 60-game season?
4. Kansas City Royals
With a new owner at the helm they will begin a methodical rebuild, but look to remain competitive with Mike Matheny in the dugout.
5. Detroit Tigers
It will be another painful year and it could be worse with only 60 games to play.
Player to Watch: SS Francisco Lindor – Cleveland Indians
Best Acquisition: 3B Josh Donaldson – Minnesota Twins
New Kid on the Block: OF Luis Robert – Chicago White Sox Continue reading
