MLB: One Reason Each Team Can Win the World Series
Sammy Jacobs
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San Diego Padres: Putting it Together at the Right Time
Nobody wants to face San Diego right now. They put a scare into the Dodgers for the NL West and still have the star power to carry them through to the end. Jackson Merrill is the likely NL Rookie of the Year and joins veterans Manny Machado and Fernado Tatis Jr. to form a dangerous lineup. Dylan Cease, Michael King, and Yu Darvish give you three quality starters, while Robert Suarez and Tanner Scott bolster the back end of the bullpen.
Odds to Win the World Series: +825
MLB: One Reason Each Team Can Win the World Series
October baseball is upon us, and after a wild regular season, the Commissioner’s Trophy is up for grabs. Here is one reason each team can win the World Series.
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Atlanta Braves: Starting Pitching
The Braves have a deep starting staff headlined by likely NL Cy Young winner Chris Sale, should he be healthy. Behind him, the Braves have two more pitchers, Charlie Morton and Max Fried, with championship experience. In a short series, the Braves can match up with anyone in baseball on the mound.
Odds to Win World Series: +2500
Baltimore Orioles: Lineup Depth
The Orioles slumped their way to the end of the season, losing the AL East to the Yankees. However, they are still a dangerous team because of their deep lineup. Anthony Santander and Gunner Henderson combined for 81 home runs, and the Os are also getting players back from injury. A new start could help struggling catcher Adley Rutschman find his groove again.
Odds to Win World Series: +1100
Cleveland Guardians: Elite Bullpen
The Guardians have the best bullpen heading into the playoffs, and it is headlined by closer Emmanuel Clase, who had 47 saves and a 0.61 ERA in 2024. Cleveland has a couple of other relievers who dominated this season, Cade Smith and Hunter Gaddis. If the Guardians have a lead after six innings, the game may be over. An elite bullpen can carry a team to a title.
Odds to Win World Series: +1100
Detroit Tigers: Tarik Skubal and A.J. Hinch
The Tigers are one of baseball's surprises. Their run to the postseason has been fueled by youth and the AL Cy Young favorite, Tarik Skubal. While the Tigers are young, they have a manager who has been to and won the World Series with the Houston Astros, A.J. Hinch. His postseason experience and a red-hot team led by Skubal could be primed for an unexpected run through October.
Odds to Win World Series: +2800
Houston Astros: Experience
The Houston Astros have been to the ALCS six straight times. Discount them because of their sign-stealing if you want, but this team knows how to win in October and turned a slow start into a pretty easy division title. They win in October by any means necessary.
Odds to Win World Series: +900
Kansas City Royals: Speed
Nothing can be more disruptive in baseball than speed. Kansas City, led by Bobby Witt Jr., has three players with 30 or more stolen bases and five with 20 or more doubles. Taking the extra base can be the difference between a win and a loss. On top of that, speed on the bases can drive even the best pitchers insane.
Odds to Win World Series: +2500
Los Angeles Dodgers: Star Power
The Dodgers have the biggest star in baseball, Shohei Ohtani, who makes everyone else forget who else is on this team. Mookie Betts is healthy and ready to roll, while first baseman Freddie Freeman and catcher Will Smith are two of the best at their positions. Mid-season acquisition Teoscar Hernandez bolsters the back end of the lineup. On the mound, the Dodgers have Jack Flaherty, Tyler Glasnow, and Gavin Stone as their top three starters.
Odds to Win World Series: +325
Milwaukee Brewers: Power Bats
The Brewers went wire-to-wire in the NL Central after trading their ace in spring training and losing their manager to the Cubs. The Brewers had four players belt 20 or more home runs, led by Willy Adames's 32. Milwaukee may have to slug their way to the World Series, but they have done it all year.
Odds to Win World Series: +2000
New York Mets: Grimace Mojo
This may seem like a joke, but it isn’t. The Mets have the Grimace Mojo. After the purple blob threw out the first pitch earlier in the season, the Mets have been on a tear with the best record in the majors since June 1. Mascots have led the way before; remember the Rally Monkey in 2002?
Odds to Win World Series: +2000
New York Yankees: Aaron Judge and Juan Soto
Yankee sluggers Aaron Judge and Juan Soto have been compared to legends Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig all season as they put up monster numbers in the regular season. The duo combined for 99 home runs and 253 RBIs. They carried a struggling lineup to a division title. They could carry the Yankees to World Series title No. 28.
Odds to Win the World Series: +450
Philadelphia Phillies: Good All Around
The Phillies went to the World Series just two seasons ago. They have the power in Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber, the speed in Bryson Stott, and the pitching with starters Zack Wheeler and Aaron Nola to make it back.
Odds to Win the World Series: +450
San Diego Padres: Putting it Together at the Right Time
Nobody wants to face San Diego right now. They put a scare into the Dodgers for the NL West and still have the star power to carry them through to the end. Jackson Merrill is the likely NL Rookie of the Year and joins veterans Manny Machado and Fernado Tatis Jr. to form a dangerous lineup. Dylan Cease, Michael King, and Yu Darvish give you three quality starters, while Robert Suarez and Tanner Scott bolster the back end of the bullpen.
Odds to Win the World Series: +825
MLB: One Reason Each Team Can Win the World Series
October baseball is upon us, and after a wild regular season, the Commissioner’s Trophy is up for grabs. Here is one reason each team can win the World Series.
Stay ahead of the game and elevate your sports betting experience with SportsGrid.
