Milwaukee Brewers +700

The Brewers enter the rest 2.5 games behind the Cubs with a 55-43 record and have the fourth-best NL run differential at +49. Milwaukee includes two starting pitchers on the disabled list in Zach Davies and Jimmy Nelson, nevertheless has enabled the third-fewest runs from the NL (377). The Brewers could find a boost over the offensive side of the ball as they would be the front-runner in the odds to land Orioles standout Manny Machado.
Milwaukee has a well-rounded offense and its two significant acquisitions in the offseason are carrying the load. The Brewers traded for Christian Yelich in January, and the California native ranks third on the team using a .292 batting average and has been named to the NL all-star team. Likewise to Yelich, Lorenzo Cain joined Milwaukee in the offseason, signing a $80-million contract, and has also been appointed to the NL all-star team. Cain’s batting average is 1 percentage point better than Yelich’s at .293 however he paths in OPS .823 to .820. Aside from both new players, Jesus Aguilar is leading the NL with 24 home runs and is currently third in RBIs with 70.
The Brewers have some work to do if they wish to catch the Cubs in the NL Central Division. But their two offseason acquisitions have hit their stride. Late-season comebacks for a few starting pitchers and a possible big trade with the Orioles and this club might be poised to snag the NL pennant.

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