MLB Predictions: August Until the End

With the MLB season approaching its final third, it's time to predict what will occur between now and the beginning of the postseason.

American League East

New York Yankees (99-63)

Even with Alex Rodriguez injured and Mark Teixeira's potential wrist issue, this team's offense is built to dominate the regular season. Add to the mix that their starting pitching is one of the more formidable rotations in the American League (CC Sabathia/Hiroki Kuroda/Ivan Nova) in a short series is no walk in the park), and I see the Yanks pulling into the postseason as the top team in the AL East.

What could go wrong?

Injuries. If Sabathia and Teixeira cannot recover, then Alex Rodriguez's absence will be more of an issue. If they heal, problems solved.

American League Central

Detroit Tigers (94-68)

Prince Fielder has lived up to expectations. Austin Jackson has arrived. Miguel Cabrera is Miguel Cabrera. This team's offense is coming around and I feel like it's only a matter of time before the Chicago White Sox bend a little bit. Justin Verlander hasn't been himself all season — which is saying something because he's the all-star starter. This just goes to show how great he is. Once he gets hot again, it will be contagious and the rest of the staff will follow suit. The Tigers will win a close one.

What could go wrong?

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