Boston opened the season as the favorite on the AL pennant futures. Despite a rocky start to the season, the Sox have only slipped one spot; they now have 3/1 odds to win the American League, compared to 11/4 for the Yankees.

The Yankees were a bit of a question mark because of a poor starting rotation, but the Bronx Bombers have simply used their bats to climb atop the American League East. With the lineup mashing, we can expect to see New York make a move later this season to add some arms to the pitching staff.

But the biggest surprise has been, without a doubt, the Cleveland Indians. The Indians were supposed to be awful, yet they own the best record in the American League and have climbed to fourth on the American League pennant odds (10/1). Cleveland’s impressive start has been boosted by a fantastic run at home (13-2).

The Texas Rangers rank third on AL pennant futures with 7/1 odds, but the defending American League champs have yet to hit their stride. They’re playing .500 baseball and trail the Los Angeles Angels (11/1 AL pennant odds) in the West Division.

At the other end of the spectrum, oddsmakers are seemingly giving Tampa Bay a lack of respect. The Rays have 12/1 odds to win the American League—just seventh best in the league—despite being in a heated duel with the Yankees for the AL East lead. Since opening the season 1-8, the Rays have been on fire.

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