Milwaukee Brewers +700

The Brewers enter the break 2.5 games behind the Cubs with a 55-43 record and possess the fourth-best NL run differential at +49. Milwaukee includes two starting pitchers on the disabled list in Zach Davies and Jimmy Nelson, yet has allowed the third-fewest runs in the NL (377). The Brewers could get a boost over the offensive side of the ball as they would be the front-runner from the odds to property Orioles standout Manny Machado.
Milwaukee has a well-rounded offense and its two significant acquisitions in the offseason are taking the load. The Brewers traded for Christian Yelich in January, and also the California native ranks third on the team with a .292 batting average and has been named to the NL all-star team. Similarly to Yelich, Lorenzo Cain combined 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 into .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 capture the Cubs in the NL Central Division. But their two offseason acquisitions have hit their stride. Late-season comebacks to get a few starting pitchers and a potential huge trade with the Orioles and this club might be poised to snag the NL pennant.

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