Updated 2017 NL Pennant Odds
The Chicago Cubs remain favored to win the 2017 National League Pennant at 9/5, but which team is listed second?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Cubs are 9/5 favorites to win the 2017 National League Pennant after winning the World Series in 2016. Why are they the favorites? Because they return most of their young, outstanding core. Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, Addison Russell and Javier Baez are all back, as are Jon Lester, Kyle Hendricks, Jake Arrieta and John Lackey. The club also acquired a new closer in former Royal Wade Davis to replace Aroldis Chapman.
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The Nationals, meanwhile, have the next-best odds at 5/1, while the Dodgers are 11/2 and the Mets are 13/2. The Giants are 9/1, the Cardinals are 12/1 and the Pirates are 18/1. The long-shots inculude the Rockies and Marlins at 30/1, respectively, the Phillies and Padres at 50/1, respectively, and the Diamondbacks, Braves, Reds and Brewers at 60/1, respectively.
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The Nationals parted with multiple prospects in order to acquire Adam Eaton from the White Sox. He’ll play centerfield, flanked by Bryce Harper and Jason Werth in Washington’s outfield, while Trea Turner will play shortstop full time now that Danny Espinosa was traded to the Angels. The Nationals still posses an excellent rotation as well, with Max Scherzer, Stephen Strasburg and Tanner Roark returning.
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As for the Dodgers, the club re-signed Rich Hill to be the No. 2 to Clayton Kershaw’s No. 1, while Kenta Maeda and youngster Julio Urias are both back as well. At some point before the offseason ends, the Dodgers may also acquire Brian Dozier from the Twins, although talks seem to have hit a stalemate.