Yankees won 100 games in 2018, but they should win even more in 2019
The New York Yankees won a 100 games in 2018 despite a tricky campaign. They will fancy their chances of winning the division this year.
The New York Yankees won a 100 games in 2018 despite a tricky campaign. They will fancy their chances of winning the division this year.
The Boston Red Sox were historically good in 2018, winning 108 games and cruising to the World Series. The 2019 season will be more challenging.
Houston Astros won 103 games last season and made it to the American League Championship Series. A deep playoff run is likely again.
Tampa Bay Rays will fancy their chances of a wildcard spot in 2019 with the Mariners rebuilding and Athletics unlikely to be as strong.
Toronto Blue Jays are waiting for prospects to arrive in 2019, headlined by Vladimir Guerrero Jr. A wildcard spot is out of reach.
Cleveland Indians remain the strong favourites for the American League Central despite cutting costs during the offseason.
Oakland Athletics won 97 games in 2018 and are looking to get somewhere near that mark again in 2019. There’s a lot of uncertainty in the Bay.
Minnesota Twins were disappointed to finish under .500 last season and will be eyeing a run at the second wildcard in 2019.
Los Angeles Angels are stuck in .500 limbo land. Mike Trout is yet to be given a competitive team, and that doesn’t look like changing.
Seattle Mariners won 89 games in 2018, but Jerry Dipoto overhauled the roster in the offseason. A retool, if not rebuild, is beginning.
Texas Rangers lost 95 games last year, though they were forgotten about amid the group of terrible American League teams.
The Orioles, having traded away Manny Machado and Jonathan Schoop and lost Adam Jones to free agency, are heading for a lengthy rebuild. The 115 games lost in 2018 was just the start.
After an ambitious offseason, the Chicago White Sox are coming to the end of their rebuild, despite free agent disappointment.
It’s a waiting game for Brady Singer, Nick Pratto and Khalil Lee, while hoping for breakout seasons and successful drafting.
It’s going to be a long season. There’s little intrigue in this Tigers roster and the best prospects, like last season’s number one overall pick Casey Mize, are unlikely to appear in the Majors in 2019.