In the American League, the Texas Rangers won the pennant last season, and won the World Series on top of it. In 2024, the Rangers will face competition from all over the American League, as the AL pennant could go to a number of franchises this October. Here, we look at the latest AL pennant futures odds and which teams have the best chance to represent the American League in the World Series.
2024 AL Pennant Futures & Betting Odds
Team | |||||
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HOU | +360 | +700 | +700 | +800 | +700 |
NYY | +450 | +275 | +275 | +265 | +240 |
BAL | +650 | +425 | +375 | +400 | +500 |
TEX | +650 | +750 | +750 | +1000 | +750 |
MIN | +900 | +800 | +1000 | +1100 | +750 |
SEA | +900 | +800 | +700 | +750 | +700 |
TOR | +1000 | +2200 | +3500 | +2500 | +2500 |
TB | +1300 | +2200 | +3000 | +1800 | +1500 |
CLE | +2100 | +1300 | +1200 | +850 | +1200 |
BOS | +3000 | +5000 | +4500 | +5500 | +5000 |
DET | +3200 | +3500 | +2800 | +3000 | +3500 |
KC | +7000 | +3000 | +2600 | +1900 | +2500 |
LAA | +7000 | +20000 | +17500 | +25000 | +20000 |
CHW | +15000 | +40000 | +22500 | +35000 | +20000 |
OAK | +20000 | +20000 | +17500 | +25000 | +20000 |
Now that you have seen what the Major League Baseball oddsmakers think of the teams in the AL pennant futures race, it is time to look at the top teams in the AL pennant futures market, as the number of teams left with a chance to win it is still high for now.
New York Yankees
Disappointment and the New York Yankees have become quite the iconic duo over the last few seasons in Major League Baseball. But the Yankees may not be able to fall short of their goal of winning a championship this season, thanks to the addition of Juan Soto to an already explosive lineup. So far this year, the Yankees are right there with the Baltimore Orioles as favorites to win the National League and they will look to ramp up the pressure on Baltimore as the season wears on.
Baltimore Orioles
Last year, the Baltimore Orioles finished the regular season with the best record in the American League. But they did not turn that regular season success into postseason success, getting swept by the Texas Rangers in the ALDS. This year, the Orioles will no longer be flying under the radar, as they will need to cope with the weight of heightened expectations. So far they have done just that, as they are co-favorites to win the AL with the Yankees.
Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners have had a great pitching staff for a while now. But they have lacked the consistent hitting needed to be serious contenders in the American League pennant race. And while this year’s Mariners team is clearly better on the mound than it is at the plate, the Seattle offense has shown enough of a pulse to help them get to the top of the AL West standings. As a result, they are firmly in the pennant race at this stage of the season.
Cleveland Guardians
Another team for whom offense has been a concern in recent years has been the Cleveland Guardians. But the Guardians have made some huge strides at the plate this year, greatly improving their power hitting to help them take a commanding lead in the AL Central. Will that keep up? Who knows, but the Guardians certainly have a chance to win the pennant according to oddsmakers as things stand.
Other AL Pennant Contenders
There are so many other teams with a chance to win the American League as the 2024 MLB season continues. The Minnesota Twins, Houston Astros, and Texas Rangers are all among the teams we could easily see win the American League this October. And the rest of the pack could always produce a surprise contender or two.
AL Pennant Pick & Prediction
Seattle Mariners
While it is tempting to bet the favorites to win the American League, there is always something that can happen to a team like the Yankees or Orioles to derail them. Instead, we will go with the Seattle Mariners to win the American League. While losing Teoscar Hernandez and Jarred Kelenic in the offseason is far from a positive for this team, they still have talent and enough pitching to make them worth backing at their current price.