Top Ten Most Surprising MLB Teams of 2017
Yeah it's only the second month of the baseball season, but I felt this list was totally necessary
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. I loved watching the Yankees so far this year. With Starlin Castro, Masahiro Tanaka, Gary Sanchez, Aaron Judge, etc, the Yankees are so far a very successful team.
Aaron Judge enough said
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. As a younger child, I would always pick on this team because on MLB.com standings they would always be at the bottom (due to being the worst NL West team) of the entire list. They were almost always in that position. Now they rule and I changed my opinion on them.
The Rockies are turning the NL West upside down! Usually either the Dodgers or Giants would be in first right now, but the Rockies shocked us.
The most surprising part about them this year is definitely their pitching staff. Especially, the reemergence of their closer Greg Holland and the rookie starters: Kyle Freeland (11 W), Antonio Senzatela (10 W), and German Marquez (9 W).
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. Eric Thames is money right now, and one of the reasons why the Brewers are playing well.
Situated in Phoenix, Arizona, this MLB team is a member of the National League West division. Known for winning the World Series in 2001, they host their games at Chase Field. Their team colors are Sedona red, black, and Sonoran sand. I thought this would be one of the worst teams in baseball right now, but they are 21-18, good start for a Diamondbacks team that has struggled this decade.
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. Last year they were like, the worst team in baseball. This year so far? They are learning from that year and improving.
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. I thought the Reds would have a terrible start, but they have a lot of sluggers.
The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. The Cardinals compete in Major League Baseball as a member club of the National League Central division. They look Dexter Fowler right out of Rival Cubs' hands, and while they did struggle at first, they've been playing terrific in May.
Representing the South Side of Chicago, Illinois, this Major League Baseball (MLB) team is part of the American League Central division. The White Sox have won multiple World Series titles and play at Guaranteed Rate Field. Their uniform colors are black, white, and silver. The White Sox are doing a lot better than I expected, even though they are still 17-18... But that's ok after losing Chris Sale.
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. After their poor start, they're improving.
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. Usually terrible this time of year, but no.
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. Their 58-61, good record for one of the most underrated teams in MLB history
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. They have been surprisingly good.