BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 31: The Boston Red Sox World Series Trophies on display at Fenway Park before the Victory Parade around Boston on October 31, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images)
10. Boston Red Sox
ARLINGTON, TX – AUGUST 02: Rafael Devers #11 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates after hitting a solo home run during the ninth inning at Globe Life Field on August 2, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
One of the best offenses in the league last year added Alex Bregman, has top prospects ready to contribute and traded for Garrett Crochet to bolster their rotation.
9. Arizona Diamondbacks
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 30: Corbin Carroll #7 of the Arizona Diamondbacks in action against the New York Mets at Citi Field on May 30, 2024 in New York City. The Mets defeated the Diamondbacks 3-2. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
A great team that added Corbin Burnes and Josh Naylor. It will be tough for them to win the West, but they should definitely make the playoffs.
8. Houston Astros
HOUSTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 16: Yordan Alvarez #44 of the Houston Astros hits a solo home run against Aroldis Chapman #45 of the Texas Rangers during the eighth inning in Game Two of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 16, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
Lost Bregman and Tucker but still have a solid foundation on offense and in their rotation. Did add Paredes and Christian Walker.
7. Texas Rangers
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 01: Corey Seager #5 of the Texas Rangers hits a single in the ninth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks during Game Five of the World Series at Chase Field on November 01, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Just one year removed from winning the World Series. They added to their offense and have deGrom returning.
6. New York Yankees
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 23: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees points to the dugout after hitting his third home run of the game against the Washington Nationals at Yankee Stadium on August 23, 2023 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
Lost Soto but added Bellinger, Goldschmidt, Fried, and Williams. They are dealing with huge injuries in their rotation and to Giancarlo Stanton, while both Boston and Baltimore are very good.
5. Atlanta Braves
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 11: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves hits a single against the Philadelphia Phillies during the fifth inning in Game Three of the Division Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 11, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
A healthy Braves team could be one of the best in baseball. Injuries really crushed them last year.
4. Baltimore Orioles
BALTIMORE, MD – AUGUST 04: Adley Rutschman #35 of the Baltimore Orioles gets a lead-off hit in the first inning during a baseball game against the New York Mets at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 4, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
Great young core, but do they have enough SP? The AL East is tough, and everyone around them has gotten better. Still, this is their best window and they have plenty of prospects they can use to make big trades in season.
3. New York Mets
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 12: Juan Soto of the New York Mets poses with his new uniform after his introductory press conference at Citi Field on December 12, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Added Soto to a team that went to the NLCS last season. This team is stacked, but there are still question marks in their starting rotation.
2. Philadelphia Phillies
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – MARCH 30: Trea Turner #7 of the Philadelphia Phillies in action against the Atlanta Braves d”uring a game at Citizens Bank Park on March 30, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
Built to win in the playoffs. They are loaded on offense and added depth to their rotation and bullpen. One of 2-3 teams that could challenge the Dodgers in October.
1. Los Angeles Dodgers
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 17: Freddie Freeman #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning at Dodger Stadium on August 17, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
The defending World Series Champions added a ton of talent to a roster that was arguably already the best in the league. They are clear favorites to win it all again.
