The World Series champion Chicago Cubs open the season at the top of the MLB Power Rankings, ahead of the Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers and Washington Nationals.
The Toronto Blue Jays sit sixth, thanks to their impressive starting pitching, which is good enough for second among American League clubs.
Before the season starts, let's take a look at some teams that present possible value plays when it comes to season win totals.
Boston Red Sox OVER 92.5 wins - Last season was only the second time in the past seven years that the Red Sox won at least 93 games, but they should be even better this year and appear to be the class of the American League.
Los Angeles Dodgers OVER 93.5 wins - This is asking for a little projection, considering that the Dodgers have had 94 or more wins once in the past seven seasons, but the big spenders have tons of depth to support their star power led by LHP Clayton Kershaw and SS Corey Seager.
San Francisco Giants OVER 87.5 wins - Four times in the past eight seasons, the Giants have recorded at least 88 wins, so this would appear to be a bit of a toss-up, but they have a top-tier pitching staff and a lineup that is good enough to win 90-plus.
Toronto Blue Jays OVER 85..5 wins - The expectations might be down a bit for the Jays, but a first-rate pitching staff will give them a chance to challenge their record of the past two seasons, when they averaged 91 wins.
Cleveland Indians UNDER 93.5 wins - After losing last year's World Series, the Indians could very well be up for 90-plus wins again, but last year was the first time since 2007 that they won at least 94 games and they won 94 exactly. Could they give back at least one game?
Pittsburgh Pirates UNDER 82.5 wins - There is so much uncertainty with the Pirates pitching staff. Lots of young arms with potential, so it could break right and the Pirates could be competitive, but if those unproven starters aren't ready, a losing record would be easy enough to see.
L.A. Angels of Anaheim UNDER 79.5 wins - Last season was only the second time in the past 13 seasons that the Angels had fewer than 79 wins, but it's difficult to look at their current pitching staff and expect that this season is going to go markedly better.
Arizona Diamondbacks UNDER 78.5 wins - Pitching woes crushed the Diamondbacks last season, and they have won fewer than 70 games twice in the past three seasons, winning 79 a couple of years ago.
Minnesota Twins UNDER 74.5 wins - The Twins have lots of potential, but they won 59 games last year, banking on a 16-win improvement is asking a lot.
Milwaukee Brewers UNDER 70.5 wins - This might show a lack of faith, since the Brewers have won fewer than 70 games only once in the past 12 seasons, but there are so many question marks between the lineup and the rotation that it would be easy to see this team lose a lot.