MLB Power Rankings, Season Betting Lines and World Series Odds in 2021

Best Teams in the League #1-10

 ⚾ Los Angeles Dodgers - World Series winners last year and not much changed in the offseason. It’s year to defend the title will include a much tougher division rival in San Diego, which only makes truly great teams stronger. Adding 2020 Cy Young winner Trever Bauer to a rotation that was already World Series ready gives us reason to believe a repeat is coming!

⚾ New York Yankees - Yes, the team that was derailed by injuries last season is coming back in 2021 even stronger. The acquisitions of pitchers Corey Kluber and Jameson Taillon give the team one of the best starting rotations in the MLB in a division that does not look too intimidating. 

⚾ Chicago White Sox - The biggest eyes will be on Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa, who came out of retirement to coach this Chicago team with legitimate World Series aspirations. We will also see how ROTY candidates Andrew Vaughn, Nick Madrigal and  Garrett Crochet can fit in with the established lineup. 

• White Sox (-120) or Minnesota (-110) More Wins in 2021

⚾ Atlanta Braves - The resigning of left fielder Marcell Ozuna was integral to Atlanta’s chances, retaining that power behind last year’s NL MVP Freddie Freeman in the order. Atlanta was only one game from the World Series last year, and now seem more ready than ever to finally get there.  

⚾ Houston Astros - Despite the offseason losses the Astros are still AL West favorites and are at the front of World Series conversations. The backend of the rotation could be a concern, but Lance McCullers Jr. and Zach Grienke should settle some of the leftover worries in what’s looking like a final push for the core group. 

⚾ New York Mets - This spot near fully depends on whether the Mets are able to extend Francisco Lindor. We are assuming the team will, and that with the Carlos Carrasco acquisition gives the team just enough to be a real contender in 2021. 

• Yankees -4.5 games (-112) or Mets +4.5 games (-112)

⚾ San Diego Padres -  After picking up Blake Snell, Yu Darvish and extending Fernando Tatis Jr., the Padres were immediately regarded as World Series favorites. Just being honest here, we are compelled to wonder how often these sudden “Dream Teams” actually win the whole thing in the first year.

⚾ Minnesota Twins - The Twins had a successful season in 2020, and it’s gonna depend on that same roster to improve on it, as Minnesota’s offseason was relatively quiet. We have belief, as the team’s lineup still holds the pieces that tore up the MLB in 2019. 

⚾ St. Louis Cardinals - The bullpen for the Cardinals is going to be the team’s biggest and best asset, especially in an unsure NL Central. The team also just acquired former Gold Glove third baseman Nolan Arenado which should significantly improve a mediocre 2020 offense as they look towards the top of a scrappy NL Central. 

⚾ Oakland Athletics - If things go as planned, there may not be another MLB team that hits more home runs than Oakland this season. If we see the pitching rotation improve, that could easily mean a second straight AL West title. Any stumbles by Houston could give them a comfortable division as well. 

• Houston Astros -132 or Oakland Athletics +105 More Wins

⚾ Toronto Blue Jays - Injuries piling up before the season begins is not a good sign, especially when they are season ending. The offseason signings though still make this a team to believe in and just inches outside of the top teams. 

⚾ Milwaukee Brewers - Christian Yelich and the rest of Milwaukee’s offense are in need of a rebound this year after 2020. The acquisitions the team made were good, and Brandon Woodruff and Corbin Burnes are more than capable of leading the rotation. 

• Christian Yelich to win NL MVP (+1200)

⚾ Washington Nationals - This team is simply too talented to be thrown down the well this early. The division is a deep one, and that means it will require a lot of consistent baseball throughout the season. Washington could be one of the best bets at high odds. 

⚾ Los Angeles Angels - Mike Trout of course. The Angels in past seasons have depended heavily on the four-time MVP. In reality, in 2021 Los Angeles has a very good lineup and a positive rotation. Both of these will take pressure off of the team only relying on one player. This will be the most exciting team to watch this season. Ohtani!

⚾ Chicago Cubs - The year 2021 is really looking like a pre-apocalyptic campaign for the Cubs. With the last three key players from the 2016 World Series set to be free agents after the season, there couldn’t be a more motivated team. Or possibly a team who couldn’t care less. 

⚾Cleveland Indians - Pitching has recently been astoundingly good in Cleveland, and 2021 will be no different. The team is going to have a tough road to the playoffs though, with better pitching rotations and lineups ahead of them in the AL Central. Despite the offseason losses, that starting rotation will keep Cleveland alive in some games. 

⚾ Kansas City Royals - 2020 was a disappointing season for a Royals team that looked better than average on paper. The lineup is good and there are a couple of standouts in that starting rotation like Brady Singer. If the team is able to come together and start brand new in 2021, they could find a higher ranking.

• Kansas City (+1000) or Cleveland (+230) to Make Playoffs

⚾ Boston Red Sox - There is an interesting theory that every time (2004, 2007, 2013, 2018) the MLB puts pennant flags in its logo, the Red Sox win the World Series. There are two pennant flags in the 2021 logo so could it be the year? we’ve bet on teams for less..

⚾ Tampa Bay Devil Rays - Would you believe the winners of the AL East last year were Tampa Bay? The team actually went 40-20 to finish first and beat the Yankees in the playoffs. I wouldn’t believe that a repeat of that isnt impossible, but the starting pitching could make anyone queasy to look at.

⚾ Philadelphia Phillies - The Phillies could be a surprise team to make a deepish playoff run. A World Series title, is it out of the question? Not entirely, no; there is enough talent there to warrant belief. Two or more potential MVP candidates and a strong bullpen make them contenders on some level.

⚾ Arizona Diamondbacks - One of the teams that’s looking for a surprise in 2021, despite playing in the NL West. The Diamondbacks pitching with Madison Bumgardner and Zac Gallen is good, which is a necessity facing lineups like the Dodgers and Padres on a consistent basis. 

⚾ Miami Marlins - Top heavy could be applied to Miami as the organization is headed in an excellent direction under 2020 NL Manager of the Year Don Mattingly. The Marlins were a surprise playoff team last year despite a subpar roster. Bigger surprises could be in store for 2021.

• Miami to Make Playoffs (+145) or Miss 'Em (-185)

⚾ San Francisco Giants - In a similar position as the Cubs, the Giants have the last remaining pieces from their championship teams set to be free agents after 2021. The difference for San Francisco is that the NL West is one of the best divisions in the MLB, so even a playoff spot is looking like a miracle. 

⚾ Cincinnati Reds - Yes, the team surprisingly made the playoffs in 2020, but has done little to improve an offense that was the reason for surprise. Trever Bauer is gone as well as Raisel Iglesias, which means now the pitching takes a hit as well. If any team needs major improvement in 2021, it's Cincinnati. 

• Cincinnati to win the NL Central (+375)

⚾ Seattle Mariners - Seattle, like Detroit below them, have good prospects and last year’s AL Rookie of the Year in Kyle Lewis. The Mariners are going into 2021 with a very inexperienced pitching rotation, so there could always be upside from this ranking. 

⚾ Texas Rangers - This is well known as a rebuilding period for the Rangers, and high aspirations are not on the table in 2021. If the team does manage to get rid of Joey Gallo, then its position near the bottom will be solidified. Either way, there isnt much doubt that it will be a long season in Texas.

⚾ Detroit Tigers - While Detroit may not be close to coming out of the underground, the future already looks bright. Five of their prospects rank in the MLB’s top 25, which is a sign of a good farm system. The Tigers will soon be back to competing in the AL Central and the MLB soon, but barring a miracle not this year. 

⚾ Colorado Rockies - Uncertainty in the Rockies pitching comes from drastically different seasons from Kyle Freeland and Antonio Senzatela. The lineup is lacking anything special and shortstop Trevor Story looks more likely than ever to be on his way out before this season ends. 

• Colorado Over 63.5 Wins (-112) or Under (-112)

⚾ Baltimore Orioles - What’s to say about Baltimore baseball. There hasn’t been anything worthwhile to say in nearly 20 years now. Another long season with a bad record, but after all of this time, does it even hurt anymore? Will add however that somehow, with a handful of the team’s top prospects looking to debut, we could see surprises in 2021. 

⚾ Pittsburgh Pirates - There isnt even a team that I could think of that will come close to the Pirates this year. And that is not a compliment. Pittsburgh is gonna be bad in 2021. You know it, I know it and sportsbooks at +25000 know it as well. 

Players with the Most Cy Young Awards

• Roger Clemens (7 Times)

• Randy Johnson (5 Times)

• Greg Maddux (4 Times)

• Steve Carlton (4 Times)