MLB's opening day is right around the corner. Players have reported to spring training. Pitchers are getting back into the groove, and hitters are starting to get their timing back.
With all the excitement surrounding the start of the season, MLB Network has released its top 100 player rankings. On this list is a plethora of players coming out of the National League East.
As you can see, the Houston Astros and New York Mets have the highest number of players ranked within the top 100. This was followed by the Toronto Blue Jays, Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies, with the second-most players ranked within the top 100.
The National League East has three of its five teams at the top of this list. It's shaping up to be one of the most competitive divisions in baseball this season.
"NL East so loaded bruh" one fan tweeted.
"So basically the East runs baseball. NL East has 25 and AL East has 20" another fan tweeted.
MLB fans can't get over how stacked the NL East is. Every team in that division seems to be on a mission this year.
This list really shows how strong the top teams are compared to the rest of the league. Nothing is expected from the Detroit Tigers or Colorado Rockies this season, while the New York Mets are expected to compete for the title.
Fans may be in store for one competitive MLB season
Many teams across the league made huge uprades over the winter. There are a ton of teams who have the talent on paper to compete for a World Series title this season.
Vegas likes the Houston Astros to repeat as World Series champions. They are slight favorites over the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees.
The Yankees will be an interesting team to watch this season. Their fanbase longs to see the team raise another World Series trophy. Another quick postseason exit from them would be disastrous.
It wouldn't surprise many fans if the Astros did it again this year. They have a stellar pitching rotation, and they made an upgrade at first base this offseason. They signed slugger Jose Abreu to give them more power in the middle of their lineup.
This upcoming MLB season may be one of the best we have seen in some time.