It's been a first half where the teams that absolutely stunk a year ago suddenly have become serious playoff contenders. Take a bow, Kansas City Royals and Cleveland Guardians.
AL's biggest surprise: Cleveland Guardians. I picked these guys to win the World Series a year ago and they fell flat on their face. Future Hall of Fame manager Terry Francona retired after the season. The Guardians didn't spend any money over the winter. They lost ace Shane Bieber after two starts. And they have the best record in the American League. Go figure.
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