2016 MLB season previews: Outlooks, predictions for all 30 teams

Get ready for the upcoming 2016 MLB season with our in-depth previews for all 30 teams, including scout's takes, predicted finishes and more.

The start of the 2016 MLB season is almost here, as all 30 teams are gearing up for the 162 games ahead, including the chase for the playoffs and the World Series. But who will be this year's favorites to win it all, and who will come up short in the quest for a championship?

To get ready for another year of baseball, check out SI.com's individual season previews for all 30 clubs, featuring scouting reports, detailed analysis and more. In each preview, one of SI.com's baseball experts gives the case for and case against each team contending for a title, including the X-factor and number to know for 2016, as well as a scout's takes on the most overrated and underrated player on each roster. Each preview also includes the team's projected finish for the coming season, as we reveal our No. 1 team for 2016. And below, you'll find SI's full projected standings, playoff picks and World Series champion.

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AL EAST

team	w	l	gb
Blue Jays	93	69	—
Red Sox	92	70	1
Rays	84	78	9
Yankees	83	79	10
Orioles	69	93	24

AL CENTRAL

team	w	l	gb
Royals	90	72	—
Indians	83	79	7
Tigers	80	82	10
White Sox	77	85	13
Twins	74	88	16

AL WEST

team	w	l	gb
Astros	96	66	—
Rangers	88	74	8
Mariners	82	80	14
Angels	72	90	24
Athletics	63	99	33

NL EAST

team	w	l	gb
Mets	95	67	—
Nationals	83	79	12
Marlins	78	84	17
Phillies	65	97	30
Braves	61	101	34

NL CENTRAL

team	w	l	gb
Cubs	99	63	—
Cardinals	90	72	9
Pirates	87	75	12
Brewers	70	92	29
Reds	68	94	31

NL WEST

team	w	l	gb
Dodgers	93	69	—
Giants	88	74	5
Diamondbacks	81	81	12
Padres	73	89	20
Rockies	73	89	20

POSTSEASON PREDICTIONS

American League

AL wild card: Rangers over Red Sox
AL Division Series: Astros over Rangers; Royals over Blue Jays
AL Championship Series: Astros over Royals

National League

NL wild card: Giants over Cardinals
NL Division Series: Cubs over Giants; Dodgers over Mets
NL Championship Series: Cubs over Dodgers

World Series

Astros over Cubs