The MLB All-Star break is around the corner.
With teams having played more than half of their games, teams are starting to look at making the playoffs.
Some teams have exceeded expectations while other teams have failed to meet expectations thus far.
Below, we will take a look at three MLB teams that have exceeded expectations and three teams that have failed to meet expectations.
Three Surprise MLB Teams That Have Exceeded Expectations
Some teams have fared much better than expected this MLB season.
All stats and records below are as of July 5.
Below are three teams exceeding expectations.
Cleveland Guardians
The Cleveland Guardians had a record of 76-86 and finished third in the AL Central last season.
They had one of the most anemic offenses in the league last year.
This year has gone completely different.
As of July 5, Cleveland is 54-31 and sitting in first in the AL Central and first in the American League.
Their offense has looked completely different this year.
They are top 10 in the league in runs, home runs, RBIs, strikeouts, stolen bases, and SLG.
Their relievers have been superb this year.
The bullpen ranks first in the league in ERA, runs allowed, WHIP, and batting average against, and is second in home runs allowed.
Cleveland has been excellent all-around and is one of the biggest surprise teams in the league.
Kansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals are seven wins away from matching their win total from all of last year already.
They finished last in the AL Central with a record of 56-106 last season.
This year they are 48-41 and just a half game out of a wild card spot.
Their offensive success can be attributed to Bobby Witt Jr, who if not for Aaron Judge could arguably be the AL MVP.
In the AL, Witt is third in runs and stolen bases, first in hits and doubles, tied for sixth along with teammate Vinnie Pasquantino in RBIs, second in batting average, and fifth in SLG.
Seth Lugo has been excellent for the Royals as well.
He leads…
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Author : jamesboutros
Publish date : 2024-07-05 16:01:27
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