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Predict The AL East Division Winner

By Jeff Todd | July 27, 2020 at 7:56pm CDT

With final roster decisions in the books and the 2020 season underway at long last, it’s time to make some predictions. We’re polling the MLBTR readership on each of the game’s six divisions — though plenty more teams will crack the postseason under the rather inclusive new playoff qualification system. We’ve already surveyed the AL Central, NL Central, and NL East landscapes, and now we’ll turn to the American League East.

The Yankees have certainly been tabbed the favorite by most observers, but several key players have questionable injury histories and the short-season format opens the door for challengers. The Rays are perhaps the prime contender for a surprise, with a deep and versatile roster that’s far more talented than the payroll would suggest. Then again, we may all be overlooking the Red Sox, who have certainly shed some talent but still have several rather high-ceiling players. There’s a ton of young talent on the Blue Jays roster; maybe the team could surprise if those precocious performers develop ahead of schedule. It’s quite difficult to make a case for the Orioles, even in a pithy blurb, but … hey, they’re tied for the division lead at 2-1 entering play today!

Which team do you think is going to take the division title? (Poll link for app users.)

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  1. mlb1225

    3 years ago

    Covid, that’s who

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    • sadosfan

      3 years ago

      Ok Karen

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      • mlb1225

        3 years ago

        Yea, I kind of regret saying that. Way too negative and I would have deleted it if I wasn’t on the app.

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        Reply
      • mlb1225

        3 years ago

        Yea I kind of regret saying that. Way too negative and out of character for me. Would have deleted if I wasn’t on the app.

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        • GiantsX3

          3 years ago

          Why? You’re probably right.

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          Reply
        • looiebelongsinthehall

          3 years ago

          Exactly. Just your honest opinion. Not being negative when the facts seem supportable. The one who should regret posting in my view is Sadosfan for using a derogatory new word.

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          Reply
        • rusty.coqbern

          3 years ago

          Amen

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          Reply
      • nyy42

        3 years ago

        actually that’s the opposite of a karen… karl

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        Reply
      • looiebelongsinthehall

        3 years ago

        Please stop using the word Karen. Talk about a double-standard. Such is simply racist and for some reason is allowed to exist without being called out. Refer to those individuals as arrogant, jerks, etc. but by lumping all into a name meant as derogatory for only a certain group, how is that any more acceptable than another name designed for only another specific race? This may not be acceptable to say but we need to stop all forms of racism together for this country to truly take a turn for the better.

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    • rusty.coqbern

      3 years ago

      Hahaha, that’s awesome!

      Reply
  2. VegasSDfan

    3 years ago

    I went Rays

    Reply
  3. mrjjbond

    3 years ago

    How’d BAL get 10%?

    Reply
    • bobtillman

      3 years ago

      Ya I know….shoulda been 25% at least.

      3
      Reply
    • oldmansteve

      3 years ago

      Well now I’m gunna vote for ’em just because

      Reply
    • AtlSoxFan

      3 years ago

      Meth.

      Reply
  4. DarkSide830

    3 years ago

    can i get the shirt?

    Reply
  5. wild bill tetley

    3 years ago

    Orioles chugging in 3rd and the Red Sox hate is real at under 3%. Vicious.

    Reply
    • yandymania

      3 years ago

      The orioles unironically have a better shot than the red sux. Without erod they might as well just be throwing BP to opposing hitters

      Reply
      • wild bill tetley

        3 years ago

        I could care less. I picked the Yankees.

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        Reply
        • SaberSmuckers

          3 years ago

          You’re going to want to go with couldn’t.

          3
          Reply
        • wild bill tetley

          3 years ago

          Nope. I’m going with could.

          Reply
        • Ra

          3 years ago

          Please explain exactly how much less you could care,

          1
          Reply
    • DarkSide830

      3 years ago

      honestly i tried to defend the Red Sox this offseason, but i dont think ive seen a rotation and a pen this bad.

      Reply
      • bobtillman

        3 years ago

        My high school team…..nah, my team was better….

        Reply
    • JohhnyBets67

      3 years ago

      When you get slapped around by Baltimore you deserve the hate.

      Reply
  6. MWeller77

    3 years ago

    New York
    Tampa Bay
    Buffalo
    Baltimore
    Boston

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    • Mrtwotone

      3 years ago

      Thumbs up for Buffalo

      Reply
    • Kodosthepreparer

      3 years ago

      Love the vote for Buffalo!

      Reply
  7. bobtillman

    3 years ago

    Lots of underestimating the Rays. Sensational pitching, even if Snell takes advantage of his guaranteed deal and drops a sofa on his foot. Deep, deep lineup, even if KK takes his usual sabatical because he contracts Ebola (another guarantee goof). And they have lots and lots of payroll space/prospect capital on August 31.

    Reply
  8. DarkSide830

    3 years ago

    im sure it’s a joke related to voting for the O’s, but the Jays not being at least 3rd, even with their situation, is criminal.

    Reply
  9. brucenewton

    3 years ago

    Rays
    Jays
    Yanks
    Sox
    O’s

    Reply
  10. dougsolo1

    3 years ago

    10% took Baltimore. Is that a joke?

    Reply
  11. dougsolo1

    3 years ago

    How did 10% pick Baltimore?

    Reply
  12. Ducky Buckin Fent

    3 years ago

    Lotta fan bases showing their Moxy!

    Baltimore has some believers.
    Uh?

    Oh, hey, I see a couple people actually think the red sox have a chance (mustn’t be bed time for a couple kids yet).

    Obviously it’s the Yanks. The Devil Rays second. Blue Jays third. Orioles then red sox.

    Reply
    • Valkyrie

      3 years ago

      Obvious to whom? Other than Yankee fans.

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      • Ducky Buckin Fent

        3 years ago

        Oh, Valkyrie.

        It would appear it is obvious to the readers of MLBTR. And Vegas. And Fangraphs. Every season prediction I’ve seen. MLB Network.

        Or…are all of those merely Yankee fans, too?
        Uh?

        Reply
    • jbigz12

      3 years ago

      I’d pump the breaks on the Orioles definitely being better than the Red Sox. Taking 2/3 in Boston helps our case but this is a very bad baseball team as well. Should the Red Sox get E-rod back at any point they should be a better team than the O’s. There’s more talent on that roster right now.

      Of course the Orioles very well may finish ahead of Boston. Who may not put up much of a fight as unmotivated team w/ an essentially interim manager.

      Reply
  13. dlevin11

    3 years ago

    Without E-Rod,!their 19-game winner from
    last year, the Sox will probably finish last in the AL East. However, they could find a few pieces for next year.

    Reply
  14. whyhayzee

    3 years ago

    Don’t care as long as it’s the Rays. They’re the best.

    Reply
  15. millieclan

    3 years ago

    Come on this is Baltimore’s year , not a lot of games , teams cancelled because of Covid ,

    Reply

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