With baseball season quickly approaching, perhaps no other conference in Major League Baseball will be as hotly contested as the National League East. Filled with a solid mix of future stars and old guns, the NL East should keep fans across the league on their toes. Here’s an early look at the conference’s frontrunners:
Washington Nationals (Projected: 1st) – Last Season: 90-72 | 1st in NL East
The Washington Nationals have been a favorite in the NL East for the past few years. Over the offseason, the Nats attempted to add Chris Sale to their talented rotation but missed out.