Going into the 2020 season, the Yankees are the clear favorite to win the AL East. Adding Gerrit Cole to the 2019 AL division champions simply raises their odds to win the division for the second year in a row and separates themselves from even further from their divisional rivals. Having said that, the Yankees will have to play those teams 19 times each over the 2020 season, so let’s break them down.
The Orioles were the second-worst team in baseball in 2019, finishing with a record of 54-108. It is news to nobody that they will not be contending in 2020.