Sean’s 2023 MLB crystal ball
Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez warms up during the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in Goodyear, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Baseball is back and better than ever this year, with new rules looking to make this a truly electrifying season. With that being said, here’s my outlook on the major awards, standings, and World Series winner in 2023.
Standings
AL EAST
Blue Jays 97-65
Yankees 94-68
Orioles 86-76
Rays 84-78
Red Sox 71-91
AL CENTRAL
Guardians 90-72
Twins 83-79
White Sox 83-79
Royals 71-91
Tigers 69-73
AL WEST
Astros 100-62
Mariners 93-69
Rangers 84-78
Angels 83-79
Athletics 60-102
NL EAST
Mets 100-62
Braves 97-65
Phillies 90-72
Marlins 77-85
Nationals 61-101
NL CENTRAL
Cardinals 90-72
Brewers 87-75
Cubs 79-83
Pirates 69-93
Reds 63-99
NL WEST
Padres 101-61
Dodgers 92-70
Diamondbacks 81-81
Giants 77-85
Rockies 66-96
Playoff Teams (12)
American League: (1) Houston Astros, (2) Blue Jays, (3) Guardians, (4) Yankees, (5) Mariners, (6) Orioles
National League: (1) Padres, (2) Mets, (3) Cardinals, (4) Dodgers, (5) Braves, (6) Phillies
Awards
MVP
AL- Shohei Ohtani
NL- José Ramírez
Cy Young
AL – Christian Javier
NL- Zac Gallen
Rookie of the Year
AL- Gunnar Henderson
NL- Corbin Carroll
Hank Aaron
AL- Mike Trout
NL- José Ramírez
Silver Slugger C
AL- Adley Rutschman
NL- J.T. Realmuto
Silver Slugger 1B
AL- Vinnie Pasquantino
NL- Freddie Freeman
Silver Slugger 2B
AL- Marcus Semien
NL- Luis Arráez
Silver Slugger 3B
AL- José Ramírez
NL-Manny Machado
Silver Slugger SS
AL- Corey Seager
NL- Trea Turner
Silver Slugger OF
AL- Julio Rodríguez, Aaron Judge, Mike Trout
NL- Ronald Acuña Jr., Juan Soto, Mookie Betts
DH Award
AL- Yordan Álvarez
NL- Pete Alonso
Trevor Hoffman Award (best NL reliever)
– Camilo Doval
Mariano Rivera Award (best AL reliever)
– Félix Bautista
World Series
In 2023, I have the Toronto Blue Jays winning the 119th World Series in 7 games over the Atlanta Braves. This Jays team is the most balanced team in all of baseball, with aces like Alek Manoah and Kevin Gausman leading the way, superstar Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and key additions this offseason like OF Daulton Varsho, RP Erik Swanson, and SP Chris Bassitt. Keep in mind, this is a team that already ranked 7th in wins, 2nd in OPS, and 4th in ERA in 2022.
