Minnesota Twins: 2017 MLB Projections and World Series Predictions

Apr 17, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; The Cleveland Indians during batting practice prior to tonights game against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 17, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; The Cleveland Indians during batting practice prior to tonights game against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
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April 16, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager (5) throws to first to turn a double play as he leaps over Arizona Diamondbacks right fielder Yasmany Tomas (24) in the second inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

With the regular season picks behind us, let’s move onto the playoffs. Here are the predictions for the MLB playoffs and World Series.

Wildcard Round

St. Louis Cardinals over Colorado Rockies.

Boston Red Sox over Detroit Tigers.

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NLDS

Washington Nationals over St. Louis Cardinals in 4 games.

Los Angeles Dodgers over Chicago Cubs in 5 games.

ALDS

Houston Astros over Boston Red Sox in 4 games.

Cleveland Indians over New York Yankees in 5 games.

NLCS

Los Angeles Dodgers over Washington Nationals in 6 games.

ALCS

Cleveland Indians over Houston Astros in 7 games.

World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers over Cleveland Indians in 6 games.

Behind the strong pitching of Clayton Kershaw and a remarkable playoff performance by Joc Pederson, the Los Angeles Dodgers will win the 2017 World Series over the Cleveland Indians.

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As for the Minnesota Twins, even though we don’t make the playoffs, we take some huge steps in 2017. Obviously getting to a winning record is huge, but not just that. The Minnesota Twins, after 2017, have put themselves in a position to seriously compete for years to come.

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