The MLB regular season is right around the corner.
At this point in the year, all 30 teams have optimism that they will have a good season.
But, only one in each league will earn the right to play in the World Series.
We have seen many different predictions floated around about teams that could win the World Series this year.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are the heavy favorite to win it all.
But, MLB insider Buster Olney has a different view of the potential champions.
Olney released his World Series pick as the Philadelphia Phillies over the New York Yankees.
World Series pick from here: Phillies over the Yankees. The Phillies are very driven after squandering a great shot last October, when they were the best team. An improved defense, a healthy Harper, an ownership/FO committed to adding whatever is needed during the season.
— Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) March 6, 2024
Olney mentioned the Phillies are improved on defense and have a front office fully committed to winning.
Also, the Phillies have a sour taste in their mouth after losing in Game 7 of the NLCS last season.
The Phillies brought back most of their key contributors and seem poised to make another deep run.
Olney picking the Yankees to win the AL is a little surprising.
They are coming off their worst season in a long time, as they finished 82-80 and in fourth place in the AL East.
But, the addition of Juan Soto will make a significant impact.
He is one of the best hitters in baseball and Soto and Aaron Judge should be able to carry the Yankees lineup.
Olney did not pick the favorite in either league to make the World Series.
But, that is usually how it works.
The two teams that are the hottest come October have a great shot at making the Fall Classic.
Olney is betting those two teams are the Phillies and Yankees.
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