The Major League Baseball season is set to get underway. With players moving around the league via free agency, the teams will have new and in some cases, very improved looks this season. Here’s breakdown of the top teams in each division.

NL East

Should be one of the toughest divisions in the league. The Phillies likely made the most strides and will contend with the Braves and Nationals for likely two playoff spots in the NL this year.

The Phillies signed former and current All-Stars Andrew McCutchen, Jean Segura, JT Realmuto, David Robertson and one of the prizes  ... 

For the second straight year, the Los Angeles Dodgers will represent the National League in the World Series. They fell short against the Astros last season. Do they have what it takes to defeat the Red Sox, who enter with the best record in the Major League this season.

Los Angeles Dodgers versus Boston Red Sox

The Dodgers won 92 games during the regular season and took down the Brewers in a hard fought seven-game NLCS. Boston cruised to 108 wins and relatively easily dethroned the defending champion Houston Astros in the ALCS.

Boston holds a +29 to +24 advantage  ... 

The MLB divisional series have wrapped up and the four teams heading to the ALCS and NLCS have dominated this post season. Can the Astros get by the Red Sox for a chance to repeat? Will the Brewers find their way to the World Series for the first time since 1982?

NLCS:  Los Angeles Dodgers versus Milwaukee Brewers

The Dodgers enter after a 92-71 season and a three games to one victory over the Braves in the divisional round. They take on a Brewers team that won 96 games during the regular season and swept the Rockies in the divisional  ... 

The match ups are set with the exception of who will face the Boston Red Sox.  They face the winner of the Yankees and A’s set to play tonight. Let’s take a look at what to expect in this round of the playoffs.

Cleveland Indians versus Houston Astros

The Indians were winners of the AL Central with a record of 91-71. They take on the Astros, who posted the second best record in the league at 103-59. Houston holds a +28 to +16 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator and “burning hot” versus “average down” on the Team Strength Oscillator.  ... 

The MLB season winds down and the playoffs are just around the corner. Here’s some of the match ups to consider this weekend. Note that all information is for games played through September 24.

St. Louis Cardinals versus Chicago Cubs

The Cubs hold a narrow margin over the Brewers in the NL Central, while the Cardinals try to keep their playoff hopes alive. The Cubs hold a +27 to +25 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator, while both teams are “burning hot” on the Team Strength Oscillator. Basing bets strictly on favorite/underdog status is not wise in this series because  ... 

Entering the final two weeks of the season and there are still playoff positions yet to be determined. Here’s some of the key match ups for September 21 – 23. Note that all information is for games played through September 17.

Boston Red Sox versus Cleveland Indians

The Red Sox enter with the best record in the Major Leagues, while the Indians are the AL Central champions. The Red Sox hold a +29 to +19 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator and “burning hot” versus “ice cold up” on the Team Strength Oscillator. The Indians are the 10th most unstable  ... 

With just a few weeks remaining in the regular season, the playoff picture is coming more into focus. However, teams can still jockey for position, so every series is important. Here’s what’s on tap for the weekend of September 14-16. Note that all information is for games played through September 11.

Washington Nationals versus Atlanta Braves

In this NL East match up, the first place Braves look to move closer to wrapping up the division. They hold a +24 to +11 advantage over the Nationals on the Power Ranking Indicator and “burning hot” versus “ice cold down” on the Team  ... 

With the MLB season down to it’s final few weeks, there are still many questions concerning the playoff picture. Here’s some of the top match ups for this weekend. Note all information is for games played through September 3.

Houston Astros versus Boston Red Sox

In what could be a playoff preview, the AL West leading Astros look to take down the best team in the Major Leagues. The Red Sox hold a narrow +28 to +27 edge on the Power Ranking Indicator. Having won just five of their last ten, the Red Sox are “average up” on the Team  ... 

With just over a month left in the MLB season, numerous teams remain in contention for a playoff berth. Check out some of the top match ups for the weekend of August 31 – September 2. Note that all information is for games played through Monday, August 27.

Milwaukee Brewers versus Washington Nationals

Both teams enter in third place in their respective divisions. Milwaukee holds a +20 to +13 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator, which both teams are 5-5 over their last ten games.  Favorite/underdog status should be considered marginally as both teams are among the most unstable in  ... 

As we approach the final month of the MLB season, the pennant races are heating up. Here’s some of what’s in store for the weekend of August 24-26. Note that all information is for games played through August 21.

Philadelphia Phillies versus Toronto Blue Jays

Despite very mediocre play lately, the Phillies remain within striking distance in the NL East. They are +24 on the Power Ranking Indicator, although showing a downward trend on the Team Strength Oscillator. The Blue Jays are 12 games under .500, but are 5-5 over their last ten. They are +5 on the Power Ranking  ... 

Four of the six MLB divisions have teams within two games of first place. As the final quarter of the season approaches, every series become increasingly important. Here’s some of the match ups for the weekend of August 17 – 19. Note that all information is for games played through August 14.

Chicago Cubs versus Pittsburgh Pirates

The Cubs hold a two-game lead in the NL Central, while the Pirates look to close the gap in the division. Chicago holds a +24 to +15 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator. Pittsburgh is 4-6 over the last ten games and are  ...