MLB Predictions 2014: Division Races, Playoff Picks, Individual Awards And World Series Predictions

March 31, 2014 - Baseball, MLB, Sports - Tagged: , , , , , , , , , - 1 comment

While the snow continues to fall across much of the United States, the 2014 MLB Opening Day is finally upon us all. While the season may have officially started in Australia over a week ago, as well as the first game of the season in the states taking place last night, in the minds of many, the 2014 MLB season truly begins with the first pitch this afternoon.

That means that is never too early to start talking division races, playoff picks, individual awards and World Series predictions. While all 30 teams start the season with a clean slate and optimistic hope, only one will win the World Series in October. Of course, that will not prevent the other 29 from leaving it all on the field in 2014. With that being said, we can also eliminate a handful of teams from postseason contention within the coming month or so. I won’t spoil it for them, but you can find them toward the bottom of the standings in my 2014 MLB predictions.

Of course, as a disclaimer, I must admit that I also picked the Boston Red Sox to finish in fourth place in 2013, so, what do I know. Enjoy!

A.L. EAST:

1. Tampa Bay Rays
2. Boston Red Sox
3. New York Yankees
4. Baltimore Orioles
5. Toronto Blue Jays

A.L. CENTRAL:

1. Detroit Tigers
2. Cleveland Indians
3. Kansas City Royals
4. Chicago White Sox
5. Minnesota Twins

A.L. WEST:

1. Texas Rangers
2. Oakland Athletics
3. Los Angeles Angels
4. Seattle Mariners
5. Houston Astros

N.L. EAST:

1. Washington Nationals
2. Atlanta Braves
3. Philadelphia Phillies
4. New York Mets
5. Miami Marlins

N.L. CENTRAL:

1. St. Louis Cardinals
2. Cincinnati Reds
3. Pittsburgh Pirates
4. Milwaukee Brewers
5. Chicago Cubs

N.L. WEST:

1. Los Angeles Dodgers
2. San Francisco Giants
3. Arizona Diamondbacks
4. Colorado Rockies
5. San Diego Padres

A.L. WILD CARD:

* Red Sox Over Athletics

N.L. WILD CARD:

* Giants Over Braves

A.L. DIVISION SERIES:

* Rays Over Red Sox
* Rangers Over Tigers

N.L. DIVISION SERIES:

* Dodgers Over Giants
* Cardinals Over Nationals

A.L. CHAMPIONSHIP:

* Rays Over Rangers

N.L. CHAMPIONSHIP:

* Dodgers Over Cardinals

WORLD SERIES:

* Dodgers Over Rays

A.L. MVP – Mike Trout, Angels

N.L. MVP – Joey Votto, Reds

A.L. Cy Young – Justin Verlander, Tigers

N.L. Cy Young – Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers

A.L. Rookie of the Year – Masahiro Tanaka, Yankees

N.L. Rookie of the Year – Billy Hamilton, Reds

 

 

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Rob Kelley

Rob Kelley is a sports reporter for various newspapers in Florida, and is trying to break back into the sports writing game after a brief hiatus following the publishing of his first book, I'm Not a Quitter. He recently resigned as Editor-in-Chief and lead writer for The South Shore Magazine to pursue better opportunities. You can follow him on Twitter @RobKelley24.