2023 American League East Predictions

The 2023 MLB AL East division champions will be the Baltimore Orioles.  The New York Yankees will be the American League’s World Series representative.

The 2023 MLB AL East division champions will be the Baltimore Orioles.  The New York Yankees will be the American League’s World Series representative.

Baltimore Orioles

Key Addition – MLB’s No. 1 prospect INF Gunnar Henderson

Intangible – Maturity. Are you shocked we are predicting the Orioles to emerge atop the vaunted AL East? We are as well. But, when we took a deep look at their roster, we concluded that this is a contending team. Trade deadline moves to bolster their pitching staff will determine whether they win the division.

New York Yankees

Key Addition – SP Carlos Rodon

Intangible – Health. The Yankees’ heralded pitching staff suffered significant injuries during Spring Training. The 2023 season’s success will depend on how soon the injured pitchers (Carlos Rodón strained left forearm, Frankie Montas shoulder surgery, Luis Severino lat strain) return.

Toronto Blue Jays

Key Addition – SP Chris Bassitt

Intangible -Attitude. Is this the best team on paper in the major leagues -northern pundits seem to believe it.

Tampa Rays

Key Addition – SP Zach Eflin

Intangible – Can-do mentality. Whenever we examine the Rays’ roster and compare it to divisional rivals, we predict doom. Every season they prove us wrong. Why break our streak of saying they are not up to the task?

Boston Red Sox

Key Addition – OF Masataka Yoshida

Intangible – Teamwork. In the offseason, the Red Sox roster had a makeover. Trevor Story was expected to shift from 2B to SS to replace the departed Xander Bogaerts. An unexpected elbow injury is likely sidelining him for the entire 2023 season.

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