America’s pastime has arrived for another thrilling season, as fans across the country pull out their baseball caps and cheer for their team to reach the World Series.
This season is unique in that historically mediocre teams are frontrunners to reach the playoffs in October, such as the Chicago Cubs and the Toronto Blue Jays.
The American League (AL) is a division that fans should focus on this season. While other divisions boast powerhouse teams like the Kansas City Royals, the AL West is one of the most unpredictable leagues in Major League Baseball.
The AL West has the potential to produce a dominant team, but that hasn’t been the case in recent years due to the division’s inconsistency.