It's Opening Week of the 2021 baseball season, with a full 162-game schedule on deck beginning Thursday.
Need a quick rundown on where each team stands? Is your team tanking or trying? Spending or scrimping? Here are the projected regular-season standings for each league.
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American League East
1. New York Yankees (97-65)
Order, restored: The Yankees should match the AL’s highest payroll with the league’s best record.