AL East: Four Teams Race for October

0:00With the Toronto Blue Jays today, March 2nd, the American League East stayed baseball's toughest division last year, with the Blue Jays and Yankees both winning 94 games to lead the pack. All five teams combined for more victories than any other group, and fan-grasp projects tight-races ahead, giving four clubs over 50 percent playoff odds. Toronto's coming off a heartbreaking World Series loss in seven games to the Dodgers, but they reloaded aggressively with starters Dylan Seas on A. Seven-year deal, Shane Bieber and Cody Ponds, plus Powerbat Kazuma Okamoto from Japan. They traded fan-favorable Boshet, but softened the hit, though injuries sideline Anthony Santander and Bieber to start the year. Fans remained thrilled yet exhausted by the Jays' run, sparked by low-strike out hitters and prospect Trey Sivage's late surge. The Yankees stayed quiet, resigning Cody Belinger for five years and Paul Goldschmidt cheaply, banking on Aaron Judges' MVP-level play amid injury.

1:00Returns for Garrett Cole and Carlos Rodon. Boston exceeded expectations with a playoff spot despite trading Raphael Devers, thanks to Garrett Crochet's dominance and the added sunny grey and Wilson Contreras this winter. Baltimore, after a dismal last place finish, signed Peter Lonzo and Taylor Ward for offense, plus pictures like Shane Baas, while Tampa traded Vets for. Prospects in what looks like a retool. Expect another grind with Toronto and New York vying for the crown and wild cards up for grabs among the Red Sox, Orioles and maybe even the Rays. This division could send four teams to October once more. This story is made possible by our sponsor, see the episode description. Do not just listen to podcasts, get lost in them comfortably, s-o-l-i-soli-pillow.com