The beginning of the 2015 MLB season is starting, and this means that people left and right are attempting to determine which team to bet on this year. Everyone can be a Major League expert up until the 162 games start, as no prognostic can be deemed wrong at this time. That is until all of the ups and downs of the games unfold as October approaches, and a few expert predictions start to completely unravel. As a whole new and totally unpredictable season approaches, MLB experts are weighing in on which teams will be the champions of the World Series title. Here’s a peek at how these experts are looking at the 2015 season.
Al East- Red Sox
Red Sox took a huge step back last year, however it is predicted that they will make a major comeback this year. The majority of experts believe that Boston has successfully retooled their lineup and totally revamped their rotation, allowing them a great chance of competing for the division title. One year ago the Red Sox finished in fifth place, however two years ago they won it all, and so many experts believe that last year was simply a fluke. Experts also predict that the Blue Jays and the Orioles will be competing equally for second place.
Al Central- Tigers
The Tigers are predicted to be the continued reigning kings of the Al Central jungle, however not every expert agrees on this. The Tigers were barely able to edge out the Indians, as well as the American League champion Royals, who are also favorite picks for the Central. This means that the Al Central games are going to be extremely exciting, even as Detroit tries their hardest to make their fifth straight division title.
Al West: Mariners
Experts believe that the King Felix and Co. have a great chance of climbing to the very top of the mountain due to the fact that they recruited Nelson Cruz as their final piece to the puzzle. The Angels, who were last year’s defending division champions, came in second place.
Al Champion- Mariners
According to experts, the Mariners are going to be holding their own in Seattle for the very first time. After the Mariners, the Angels and then the Red Sox came in as Al Champions.
NL EAST- Nationals
The Washington Nationals are incredibly favored by experts to be able to get to the top in 2015. In fact, every expert agreed that the Nationals are the favorite to take home the title in their division for a second year. The Marlins take a very far second.
NL Central- Cardinals
The Cardinals were able to take home the title for the past two years, while the Pirates trailed right behind, and experts agree that the same will occur this year, as not too many changes have been made to the teams.
NL West- Dodgers
Just like the Nationals, experts agree upon the Dodgers as the favored team in their division. However, the Padres have garnered their own legitimate support from experts.
NL Champion- Nationals
Although it is not a landslide determination by experts that the Nationals are going to be the NL champions, there also isn’t a need for a runoff either. According to experts, this year will be the very first time that the Nationals will take home the National League championship. It is also predicted that the Dodgers will be coming in second this year.
World Series Champion- Nationals
In the Seattle Series this year it has been concluded by experts that the Nationals will be the winning champions for the World Series in 2015. MLB Network and MLB.com experts all concurred that it will be Matt Williams who will end up holding up the golden trophy this year.