Some of the divisional races in Major League Baseball are proceeding like many of us thought, such as the dramatic back-and-forth between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees, who remain tied atop the division. We also thought that the Washington Nationals would be at or near the top of the National League East, and we thought that Philadelphia would emerge as an early sleeper. Atlanta has taken over first in that division, although the Nats have won 8 of 10 to move within 1 ½ games. We thought that the Cubs and Brewers would tangle in the NL Central, but we did not see the Pirates and the Cardinals in the thick of things with them. In the National League West, we did not foresee the injury parade in Los Angeles, but we did like the Arizona Diamondbacks to play well at the beginning, and they have a 24-16 record — despite dropping three of their last ten. In the American League West, the arrival of Shohei Otani has sparked the Angels to compete with Houston, sitting just a game behind the Astros. For the week ahead, check out our MLB betting previews for three games that should bring you some cash.
Top MLB Betting Picks of the Week – May 14th Edition
Yankees leapfrog Red Sox for the top spot in the latest MLB power rankings. https://t.co/gd3jGQ0NDS
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