Most Underrated MLB Teams
This MLB team is part of the American League West division and represents Oakland, California. With a history of World Series championships, their home games are played at the Oakland Coliseum. The team's colors are green, gold, and white. They are so underrated that you hardly see them in any of these lists it is just sad. They won the AL west last season yet nobody cares. Everyone pays attention to the Giants. They have won 9 world series, third in the whole league. The Giants have only won 7. and the A's have had a 20 game long win streak which is the record (AL I think) but anyways people don't notice how amazing this team is.
Unlike many teams on this list, the A's are world series contenders almost every year. They work with bottom five payroll every year. They are number 3 in world series titles as well. With Cespedes, Donaldson, and their sensational pitching staff and bullpen they should be division favorites. They are my world series favorite because they get really hot, really fast.
Will win there division. But world series would be a stretch,
I hate them but they are underrated
This Major League Baseball team competes in the National League Central division and represents Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Home games are played at American Family Field. Renowned for their signature Barrelman mascot, the team's colors are navy blue and gold. Probably one of the best offenses out there just not the greatest pitching staff.
Gotta say they just keep finding ways to win.
The Atlanta Braves are an American professional baseball franchise based in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The franchise competes in Major League Baseball as a member of the National League East division. They play their home games at SunTrust Park. Mmm... once the pitching staff is fixed, then we can talk. #2019October #2020WorldSeries
Watch out. Braves are on a streak.
Yes this is so true!
1 world series title and 3 stadiums in 50 yrs. Fairweather fans. Mic drop
This MLB team, part of the American League Central division, hails from Kansas City, Missouri. Known for their World Series titles, they play at Kauffman Stadium. The Royals' team colors include royal blue, gold, and white. The Royals have appeared in 3 World Series since 1979. And yet people r still joking about them. U remember when they won the final game of the 1985 World Series,11-0! Ya u probably don't remember. Do u also remember all of the comebacks in 2015 and 2014. Do you remember when Hoz stole home to tie game 5 on the 2015,later to comeback in the 12th and score 5 runs and then their ace Wade Davis come in and strike out the last batter of the 2015 season. U probrably were focused on how good the GIANTS r doing. Why don't u like a underdog.They r kind of not underdogs anymore. Remember in the 2015-16football season when the Chiefs came back from a 1-5 record to make it to the postseason 11-5 and win the wildcard (12-5) and then the first playoff round (13-5) just to lose to Tom (deflate gate) Brady and the stupid poopriots,I mean PATriots.
KC barely got any credit in 2014-2015. All the comeback wins. Remember when they swept Oakland,Los Angeles, AND Baltimore to get to the World Series. They ALMOST Won it all and nobody saw it coming
The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington. Enfranchised in 1977, the Mariners are a member of the West division of the American League in Major League Baseball. Really? People hate my favorite MLB team of all time? This is the best MLB team, and I know they're gonna win the World Series this year.
The additions of Kendrys Morales & Michael Morse will add much needed offense to this line-up. They have a young core of talented players who could all continue improving this year. This includes Jesus Montero, Kyle Seager, Dustin Ackley, and Justin Smoak. They have one of the best defenses in baseball headlined by Brendan Ryan and a healthy Franklin Gutierrez. And finally, a capable pitching staff that includes King Felix. Don't count this team out. They'll surprise many baseball analysts this year.
They have the pitching and defense. People just think they suck because they have no offense but when they get offense, they'll be tough. (they won 116 games too)
The Baltimore Orioles are an American professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. The Orioles compete in Major League Baseball as a member club of the American League East division. They play their home games at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Every single season the Orioles are projected to come in either 4th or 5th. Writers sadly try to back up these picks with predictions that turn into completely incorrect events every season. 2014 was predicted as a last place finish and the os got to the alcs even with there weak pitching. Even more, the Orioles have one of the best batting line ups in the mlb with not one batter that can't hit over 15 home runs this season including the rookie Joey rickard. Our pitching has been off to a great start and that's what's going to be the make it or break it for us from being in 4th or 5th to the top two spots in the al east. We added trumbo and Alvarez to the home run crew and I believe manny mac hasp and Jonathan schoop will have their best seasons of their careers this season. Orioles and Jay's for the top two spots
Pitching, defense, not consistent offense but when they do, watch out!
De la rosa is a beast
Great offense
The Toronto Blue Jays are a Canadian professional baseball team based in Toronto, Ontario. The Blue Jays are a member of the East division of the American League in Major League Baseball, and play their home games at Rogers Centre. They have really changed the team in 2012, with new veterans (ex. Darren Oliver), and young guys with big potential (ex. Brett Lawrie). The pitching rotation is very young and in a few years I think they have a shot at their 3rd World Series title.
I remember finding out these guys were the least popular MLB team and being really surprised. Come on, people. Just because they aren't from the US doesn't mean they're a bad team.
its just because there canadian everybody forgets how they do really have done well in the tough AL east every year since 2006
The expos were in Montreal, and they were popular.
The New York Mets are an American professional baseball team based in New York City. They play in Flushing, in the borough of Queens. Despite having a very short and unsuccessful record the Metropolitians have had three seasons with more than one hundred wins. Combine that with four world series appearances and two world series victories. Along with many skilled players such as Matt Harvey, David Wright, Bobby Valentine, Johan Santana who pitched a No-Hitter in the 2012 season against the St. Louis Cardinals, etc. The Mets are a very underrated Ballclub.
Let's go Mets, let's win it all this year!
Competing in the National League West division of the MLB, this team is based in Denver, Colorado. Coors Field serves as their home stadium. The Rockies' team colors consist of purple, black, and silver. Consider that they do play in a hitters ballpark, so that is where their offense comes from
Why is no one talking about how they almost beat the Dodgers in first place in 2018
Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, this MLB team belongs to the National League Central division. With a storied history that includes multiple World Series titles, they play their home games at Great American Ball Park. Their primary team color is red. Why not? They have been hitting like madmen and have a solid record to prove it, but how often do you see them on ESPN? That's right... Never
Representing Minneapolis, Minnesota, this MLB team competes in the American League Central division. They host their home matches at Target Field and have won several World Series championships. The Twins sport navy blue, red, and gold uniforms. Many Rookies. The Minnesota Twins have young rising talent and are currently looking at a playoff spot. The Minnesota twins have some of the best defense in the game. Other teams better watch out for the Twins.
Remember in 2015 when the held first place over the Royals for a full week of baseball? Remember when they beat the Texas Rangers 17-5 this year. Yeah.
They have won 3 world series wins but get absolutely ZERO respect
They have so much young talent. People better watch out!
The Miami Marlins (known as the Florida Marlins from 1993 to 2011) are an American professional baseball organization based in Miami, Florida. Established in 1993, they compete in Major League Baseball as a member club of the National League East division. Their home park is Marlins Park. Though one of only two MLB franchises to have never won a division title (the other is the Colorado Rockies), the Marlins have won two World Series championships in 1997 and 2003 as a wild card team. They are owned by Bruce Sherman and former Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter. The marlins won two world series with nobodies and are the only team in the world to have won a championship in every one of the franchises playoff appearances and yet they are always disrespected by the national media
The marlins have became so far this year 53-54 from last years 62-100 they also in 2014 have been in playoff contention
2 world series and no respect whatsoever
The Washington Nationals are a professional baseball team based in Washington, D.C. The Nationals compete in Major League Baseball as a member club of the National League East division. This team is so bad. They're not underrated. This team and the mariners have never been to a world series before and have won NO world series. The Mariners are not as bad because they hold the highest winning record of all time (116-46).
People judge sports teams from their histories sway too much
The Nationals r on fire this season. They have the best record in the N.L East and lead by 5 or 6 games. Their 2015 and 2016 season has been amaizing.
They don't get any recognition
The Cleveland Guardians are an American professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. The Guardians compete in Major League Baseball as a member club of the American League Central division.
The Chicago Cubs are an American professional baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs compete in Major League Baseball as a member club of the National League Central division. This should be number one! They trailed 3-1 in the world series against the Cleveland Indians and made a HUGE comeback to win the series 4-3. I don't see why people aren't still talking about this! P.S. they also became the 4th team in MLB history to win the series as an AWAY team. IN MLB HISTORY!
My fourth favorite team!
They’ve won 11 World Series championships and have been consistently good pretty much every season yet, nobody, I mean nobody talks about them. Overshadowed by the Yankees I guess
The New York Yankees are an American professional baseball team based in the Bronx, New York City, New York, that competes in Major League Baseball. Underrated ironically because they are overrated. Everyone thinks they suck and hates them because they won 27 world series (sorry I guess? ) but no one can deny, that in 2017, they have the best farm system in baseball. Not to mention Masahiro Tanaka, whom has better stats than Chris Sale, yet Chris Sale gets so much more paraise than him. Yankees world series champs 2018. You heard it here first
This team is not underrated but OVERRATED(since 2000). Since 2000, they've won only 1 world series wins. Back in the days, this team was impregnable and the best mlb team IN HISTORY. Now, they're just trash and have lost to Red Sox countless times.
They're overrated as since 2000, only 1 world series. Red sox have won 3 since that and have beaten the yankees so many times its ridiculous.
All the way to 30 World Series wins! Go Yankees! Best team in sports history
The Detroit Tigers are an American professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers compete in Major League Baseball as a member of the American League Central division. They have four World Series. Also they have been in 11 World Series and have had some of the greatest players in the mlb of their time.
So underrated
The Tampa Bay Rays are an American professional baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays compete in Major League Baseball as a member of the American League East division.
The Philadelphia Phillies are an American professional baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies compete in Major League Baseball as a member club of the National League East division. They play their home games at Citizens Bank Park. They won the World Series in 1980 and 2008.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a professional American baseball league based in Pittsburgh. The Pirates compete in Major League Baseball as part of the Central division of the National League. They play their home games at PNC Park. They are practically forgotten, work with the lowest payroll(as of 2018), their AA affiliate won the eastern league championship. They had 98 wins in the 2015 season. They have the 4th youngest team(by average player age (25.5)). Finally they have 5 world series championships. I bet you didn't know that.
The Boston Red Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, that competes in Major League Baseball. Are you kidding me? They may have won 8 World Series and the Yankees 27, but the Sox made win the '04 pennant even though they were behind 3 games to 0! They're the only team that has ever done that in history! And that was back in 2004, this is 2017 and STILL nobody but Boston has done that!
Seriously, why does everyone hate this team? They have one 8 world series(tied with the giants), and have went from 71-91 and 78-84 to 93-69 and currently 71-53. Amazing team but very hated.
The Los Angeles Angels (known as the California Angels from 1965 to 1996, the Anaheim Angels from 1997 to 2004, and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim from 2005 to 2015) are an American professional baseball franchise based in Anaheim, California, near Los Angeles. The Angels compete in Major League Baseball as a member club of the American League West division. Even underappreciated in the comments of a website about underappreciation.. That should tell you a lot.
The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington, Texas located in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex.