Many BCB readers have said they think the Cubs should be the favorite to win the NL Central in 2024. I’m among those, largely because the Cubs have improved and the rest of their division rivals have not.
The results from the latest SB Nation Reacts survey show that fans across MLB agree with that:
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Personally, I’m thinking the Reds are the Cubs’ closest competition. The Brewers seem almost in rebuild mode after Craig Counsell became Cubs manager and the team traded Corbin Burnes.
Here are the results for the NL East:
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No surprises here as the Braves should be the overwhelming favorite.