The same teams seem to get all the hype each MLB season. It’s time some of the vastly overlooked teams steal some of the spotlight.
MLB is not exactly an example of parity in its current state. It could easily be argued that the playoff picture could look identical this October to how it looked last October. Obvious contenders include the Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, Washington Nationals, Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Indians. Look familiar?
Although top-heavy, perhaps a few teams could sneak into contention. Division titles may not be probable, but the flexibility offered by two Wild Card slots provides some of the lesser-thought-about teams a ray of hope. A handful of teams capitalized on the offseason and placed themselves in a position to contend in 2017. Some will contend, while the others will show the promise of possible contention the following season.