Unexpected things canThe following clubs have a chance, because everyone has a chance on Opening Day.If two-time Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber can bounce back from his injury-marred 2019 season, the Texas Rangers could have the deepest starting rotation in baseball with Mike Minor,A loaded young infield staffed by second-generation players Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette and Cavan Biggio give the Toronto Blue Jays reason for optimism. Lance Lynn, Kyle Gibson and Jordan Lyles in the fold.Texas has a path to the playoffs, and once it gets there, anything is possible.The Rangers' bullpen is a question mark, but they are sneaky contenders in the American League West and a dark-horse pick to contend as they christen their —including Mike Moustakas, Yasmani Grandal, Eric ThamesThe St. Louis Cardinals won the NL Central in 2019 despite finishing 19th with 764 runs scored and 21st with a .737 OPS, and they lost key offensive contributor Marcell Ozuna to free agency.To defend their division crown, the Cards will need a boost offensively (perhaps via trade) and a leap forward by burgeoning ace Jack Flaherty.With that said, the Cards usually seem to find a way.The Tampa Bay Rays won 96 games in 2019 and are legitimate challengers to the Yankees in the AL East.They could use a bat with some thump in the middle of their lineup.

Their bullpen is On the starting staff, Mike Soroka is an ace in the making and Kyle Wright is a burgeoning arm with top-of-the-rotation potential.If up-and-coming bats such as Ronald Acuna Jr. and Ozzie Albies keep emerging, this is the team to watch in the NL East and the Senior Circuit as a whole.The sign-stealing scandal will continue to haunt them, and most fans outside of Houston will likely be rooting against the 'Stros.

Please consult the sportsbook website directly to view the most up-to-date terms and conditions regarding the bonus offers outlined on this page.Get exclusive betting news and the latest odds from top-rated sportsbooks, straight to your inbox and social feeds. Mike Puma NL East: Mets, Braves*, Nationals, Phi… The Post’s baseball writers give their awards, division and World Series predictions for the 2020 MLB season. 28.The Los Angeles Dodgers bolstered a deep and potent lineup by acquiring Mookie Betts from the Red Sox. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. Simulated Season Avg. The Atlanta Braves have a stacked young lineup. Will the Dodgers rule the NL West for an eighth straight season?

Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. 2:17 pm ETI agree that CBS Sports can send me the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" newsletter. They also signed All-Star third baseman Anthony Rendon this offseason and have a puncher's chance in the AL West.On the other hand, the Halos need significant help to bolster a pitching staff that ranked 25th in baseball with a 5.12 ERA last season.Until their pitching staff improves, these odds seem rosy.The Washington Nationals lost All-Star third baseman Anthony Rendon to the Los Angeles Angeles in free agency.But the defending champs still have ace Max Scherzer leading a sterling starting rotation and emerging star Juan Soto at the forefront of an offense that should be just fine even without Rendon.

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