The MLB, one of the most significant sporting events in the USA, is underway, and even though it’s apparent for some, many, especially bettors, are still asking who among the teams are best this season.
According to the experts and fans, knowing who is the best team in the MLB this season will significantly help bettors choose which team they’ll be rooting for till the end. That’s why we have created a list below of the five teams we believe have the biggest potential to dominate the MLB this season.
Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves team holds the best record in the MLB this 2023. They are also considered as the best team in the league at the moment. The team earned an eight-and-a-half lead against the Miami Marlins for first place in the NL East.
Atlanta Braves also invite eight players to the 2023 MLB All-Star. This invitation means that the team has many amazing players. Regarding the Atlanta Braves’ performance this season, the team recorded 827 hits, 169 home runs, 499 runs, and a combined .831 OPS and a combined .271 batting average.
With all of the achievements that the Braves acquired throughout this season, the team earned an MLB betting odds of +350. They are the team that got the best odds this season. If you’ve seen their performances since this season started, you will understand why they are the first-best team in this list.
Tampa Bay Rays
If you have been watching MLB games for a long time, you might already know that the Tampa Bay Rays have a reputation for winning with defense and pitching. However, it isn’t why they’re one of the best teams this season.
We must consider that the Tampa Bay Rays faced injuries that affected their pitching depth. But fortunately for the Rays, despite the negative that happened with their pitching, the offense picked up the slack, allowing the team to maintain their reputation of being one of the best teams in MLB.
Like the Atlanta Braves, the Tampa Bay Rays also boasts their lineup with the best batters in the league: Isaac Paredes, Randy Arozarena, and Yandy Diaz. Aside from these amazing batters, the Rays have other players performing above average. That said, Tampa Bay Rays is undoubtedly a great team in the MLB this season.
Texas Rangers
Another team that shows amazing performance this season is the Texas Rangers. The Rangers are currently the team with the reputation of having the best offense in baseball. They’re also among the best starting rotations in MLB, which is new for the Ranger fans.
That said, it only shows that the Texas Ranges are improving and working hard to win the title this season. The Rangers’ efforts paid off when they set a franchise record with 35 wins within the first 55 games of the season.
Their performance has been great even though some star players are absent. So, the team isn’t only relying on their star players to win, but with the teamwork they have established.
Houston Astros
If you check most power rankings on the web today, you will notice that the Houston Astros can’t be found in the top five. But this list will include the Astros, the World Series defending champions.
Looking back on the previous season, the team showed amazing performance, leading them to qualify for the World Series and win the championship title. That’s why even though the team’s performance in the first half of this season is unsatisfactory, we mustn’t forget how they played.
It’s also worth mentioning that the Houston Astros was ranked number one. Let’s just hope that the Astros’ starting pitcher, Framber Valdez, will continue to lead the team’s excellent pitching staff to compensate for the low-performance level of the rest of the team.
But of course, the entire team’s contribution is crucial for the Houston Astros’ success this season. They still have time to turn the tables and improve their performance.
Arizona Diamondbacks
Last on the list is the Arizona Diamondbacks. The resurgence of the Diamondback is one of the biggest stories this MLB season. Let’s just say that the performance of the Arizona Diamondback in the past two seasons was below satisfactory.
That’s why many MLB fans were shocked this season and didn’t expect the Diamondbacks to come back strong. The team won 50 games out of the first 84 games this season compared to the 52 games they won in the past two seasons.
Moreover, the team has amazing players in baseball who are worthy of being invited to the MLB All-Star game. It only means that the Diamondbacks have a huge potential of winning the 2023 World Series champions title because of their star players.
Final Thoughts
There are many amazing teams in the MLB this season. If you have been watching the games, you will agree with us. That’s why you experience difficulty in deciding which team is the best. But even though there are many great teams this season, the five mentioned above are the ones that dominate the others.