We are past the All-Star Game so it's time to review the first half and make predictions for the second half. Here are the current standings-
American League
East W-L GB
1. Yankees 57-31 -----
2. Rays 52-39 6.5
3. Red Sox 49-41 9
4. Blue Jays 34-57 24.5
5. Orioles 27-62 30.5
Central
1. Twins 56-33 -----
2. Indians 50-38 5.5
3. White Sox 42-44 12.5
4. Tigers 28-57 26
5. Royals 30-61 27
West
1.Astros 57-33 -----
2. A's 50-41 7.5
3. Rangers 48-42 9
4. Angels 45-46 12.5
5. Mariners 39-55 20
National League
East
1. Braves 54-37 -----
2. Nationals 47-42 6
3. Phillies 47-43 6.5
4. Mets 40-50 13.5
5. Marlins 33-55 19.5
Central
1. Cubs 47-43 ------
2. Brewers 47-44 0.5
3. Cardinals 44-44 2
4. Pirates 44-45 2.5
5. Reds 41-46 4.5
West
1. Dodgers 60-32 ------
2. DBacks 46-45 13.5
3. Padres 45-45 14
4, Rockies 44-45 14.5
5. Giants 41-48 17.5
AL Wild Card
1. Rays -----
2. Indians 0.5
3. A's 1.5
4. Red Sox 2
5. Rangers 3
NL Wild Card
1. Vationals -----
2. Phillies 0.5
3. Brewers 0.5
4. DBacks 1.5
5. Padres 2
5. Cardinals 2
National League Notes & Predictions-
East-
Braves- Young, solid team. Only getting better. If injuries curtail can reinforce from farm system. Should win division,
Nationals- Nats seem to have turned-around season, not missing Bryce Harper. Their starters will always keep them in games & avoid long losing streaks.Wouldn't be surprised if they catch young Braves at the end.
Phillies- Inconsistent. Injuries. Underachieving. Phils were in 1st early in season. June swoon led to collapse. Will they be buyers or sellers soon/
Mets- A total mess. Manager will be fired. Will they trade starters & really tear apart team?
Marlins- Young squad, good players for future. But then will management keep them or deal young core as in past?
Central-
Cubs- Streaky but have best pitching in division. Experienced group knows how to win.
Brewers- Big year from Yelich. Will make playoffs somehow.
Cardinals- Always dangerous. Prime to make run at .500.
Pirates- Surprise they are so close. Bell is carrying club.
Reds- Not ready to win yet but getting closer. Watch take off next year.
West-
Dodgers- Could it be Dodgers-Yankees in World Series? Dodgers should get to third consecutive WS. Who will stop them?
DBacks- Hanging in there with out Goldschmidt Will they trade Grienke?
Padres- Young team still coming together. Too inexperienced to make playoff run.
Rockies- Has stars but Dodgers too much in West.
Giants- Playing for next year & beyond. Will Bumgarner & Smith be dealt away?
Playoff Teams-
Division Winners- Braves, Brewers, Dodgers
Wild Cards- Cubs, Nationals
NL Champ- Dodgers over Braves
AL Notes & Predictions-
East-
Yankees- Despite numerous injuries Yanks rule. Have depth to overcome injuries.
Rays- Still best team nobody cares about. Will they at least make Wild Card?
Red Sox- Disappointing season. could still make run at post-season but somehow I feel they will pack it in.
Blue Jays- Still rebuilding around Val Jr.
Orioles- Awful team & organization.
Central-
Twins- Surprise, young Twins hit homers.
Indians- Has experience to overtake Twins.
White Sox- Getting better but still can't compete in division.
Tigers- Still rebuilding & floundering.
Royals- Young team will need time to jell.
West-
Astros- After bad start Astros are cruising in AL West.
A's- MoneyBall working again. A's have young stars to keep them close.
Rangers- Gallo & young guys keeping Rangers afloat but still won't win.
Angels- Even great Trout can't keep them close.
Mariners- After terrific start now 20 back.
Division Winners- Yankees, Twins, Astros
Wild Card Winners- Rays, Indians
AL Champ- Astros over Yankees
World Series Champ- Dodgers over Astros in 7.
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