Summary:
The AL Central is guaranteed a spot in the Championship Series, with the Royals facing the Yankees and the Tigers battling the Guardians in the ALDS. Experts are evenly split on the Royals-Yankees matchup, with some favoring the Yankees’ powerful lineup featuring Aaron Judge and Juan Soto, while others believe the Royals’ pitching and young star Bobby Witt Jr. can lead them to an upset. In the Tigers-Guardians series, a majority of experts pick the Guardians to advance, despite both teams employing creative pitching strategies.