The MLB All-Star break is across the nook.
With groups having performed greater than half of their video games, groups are beginning to have a look at making the playoffs.
Some groups have exceeded expectations whereas different groups have failed to satisfy expectations to date.
Beneath, we’ll check out three MLB groups which have exceeded expectations and three groups which have failed to satisfy expectations.
Three Shock MLB Groups That Have Exceeded Expectations
Some groups have fared a lot better than anticipated this MLB season.
All stats and data beneath are as of July 5.
Beneath are three groups exceeding expectations.
Cleveland Guardians
The Cleveland Guardians had a document of 76-86 and completed third within the AL Central final season.
That they had some of the anemic offenses within the league final yr.
This yr has gone utterly completely different.
As of July 5, Cleveland is 54-31 and sitting in first within the AL Central and first within the American League.
Their offense has regarded utterly completely different this yr.
They’re high 10 within the league in runs, dwelling runs, RBIs, strikeouts, stolen bases, and SLG.
Their relievers have been very good this yr.
The bullpen ranks first within the league in ERA, runs allowed, WHIP, and batting common in opposition to, and is second in dwelling runs allowed.
Cleveland has been wonderful all-around and is among the greatest shock groups within the league.
Kansas Metropolis Royals
The Kansas Metropolis Royals are seven wins away from matching their win complete from all of final yr already.
They completed final within the AL Central with a document of 56-106 final season.
This yr they’re 48-41 and only a half sport out of a wild card spot.
Their offensive success could be attributed to Bobby Witt Jr, who if not for Aaron Decide might arguably be the AL MVP.
Within the AL, Witt is third in runs and stolen bases, first in hits and doubles, tied for sixth together with teammate Vinnie Pasquantino in RBIs, second in batting common, and fifth in SLG.
Seth Lugo has been wonderful for the Royals as effectively.
He leads the MLB in ERA, with a 2.17 ERA.
After a dreadful season final yr, no group has exceeded expectations greater than the Royals have.
Milwaukee Brewers
The Brewers did win the NL Central final yr however they misplaced star pitcher Corbin Burnes this offseason.
Burnes is now with the Orioles.
The Brewers weren’t anticipated to be nearly as good as they’ve been this yr.
They’re 52-36 and first within the NL Central.
Their offense has been a lot better this yr.
They’re high 10 within the league in runs, hits, RBIs, stolen bases, batting common, OBP, and OPS.
Regardless of shedding Burnes, their pitching has remained superb.
As a group, the Brewers rank high 10 within the league in ERA and runs allowed.
Milwaukee has been higher than anticipated and is among the most stunning groups this yr.
Three Disappointing MLB Groups That Have Failed To Meet Expectations
Some groups had excessive expectations coming into the season however are failing to satisfy these expectations.
All stats and data beneath are as of July 5.
Beneath are three groups not assembly expectations.
Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays had a document of 89-73 final yr.
They’ve made the playoffs in two straight years.
Nevertheless, this season goes in another way for the Blue Jays.
They’re 39-48 and final within the AL East.
Toronto is at present 8.5 video games again from a wild-card spot.
Their pitching final season was probably the greatest within the league.
This yr has been the alternative.
They’re backside 10 within the league as a group in ERA, hits allowed, runs allowed, dwelling runs allowed, strikeouts, WHIP, and batting common in opposition to.
After making the playoffs every of the final two years, this season has been a serious letdown for the Blue Jays.
Texas Rangers
The defending World Sequence champions have been a letdown this yr.
They’re third within the AL West with a document of 39-48.
The offense has not been almost nearly as good this yr.
They’ve been nearly common offensively, in comparison with having probably the greatest offenses final yr.
Adolis Garcia hit 39 dwelling runs final yr however has simply 16 thus far this season.
Texas’ offense was anticipated to be a lot better than they’ve performed this yr.
The Rangers are failing to satisfy expectations and have been a serious disappointment thus far this season.
Chicago Cubs
The Cubs acquired sizzling within the second half of final yr and completed with a document of 83-79.
They completed second within the NL Central.
This season, they’re 40-48 and final within the division.
Their offense was sizzling after the All-Star break final yr however this season, they haven’t been capable of carry that momentum.
Pitching for the Cubs has been much like the offense, each simply common within the league.
After a sizzling finish to final yr, the Cubs had been hoping this might carry over to this season.
Sadly, it has not they usually have been a disappointment this yr.
