JUMP TO: AL East<\/a> | AL Central<\/a> | AL West<\/a> | NL East<\/a> | NL Central<\/a> | NL West<\/a><\/p>\n AL EAST The Blue Jays<\/a> will aim to run it back and reach the World Series after their Game 7 heartbreak. The Yankees<\/a> want to re-sign a key offensive piece. The Red Sox<\/a> need to settle things down and shore up some pitching. The Rays<\/a> will return to their home stadium and will look for some normalcy. The Orioles<\/a> should build on a young and promising lineup that\u2019s due for a bounce-back season. READ MORE<\/a><\/p>\n NL EAST The Mets<\/a> spent big last offseason but couldn’t reach October baseball. The Phillies<\/a> took the division crown and looked poised for a World Series<\/a> run but fell short once again. Both teams are expected to headline the NL East next season, but three other teams \u2014 the Marlins<\/a>, Braves<\/a>, and Nationals<\/a> \u2014 will try to build toward making the division race a bit more interesting. READ MORE<\/a><\/p>\n AL CENTRAL The Tigers<\/a> somehow survived a historic second-half collapse and qualified for the playoffs, only to lose in the American League Division Series. \u00a0The Guardians<\/a> had one of the most improbable runs to clinch the division. The Royals<\/a> are one or two impact players away from making a playoff appearance. The Twins<\/a> still haven’t demonstrated whether they\u2019re fielding a competitive team next year, and the White Sox<\/a>\u2026 Well, they\u2019ll be better than they were a year ago. READ MORE<\/a><\/p>\n NL CENTRAL The Brewers<\/a> are all-in on their competitive window after a sensational season. The Cubs<\/a> made it to the postseason, but will they take another big swing on top talent this winter? Then there’s the Reds<\/a> offense, which has a slugging problem. The Cardinals<\/a> are starting a new era and going back to the foundational basics. And the Pirates<\/a>, with the fourth-lowest payroll in baseball, have to prove they\u2019ll be aggressive enough to build around their star ace. READ MORE<\/a><\/p>\n AL WEST\u00a0 The Mariners<\/a> will try to turn their ALCS heartbreak into championship fuel. The Astros<\/a> are hungry to get back into contention after missing the playoffs for the first time in nine years. The Rangers<\/a> desperately need their once-powerful offense to find success again while their All-Star starting pitchers are still dealing. The Athletics<\/a> have a West Sacramento problem. And the Angels<\/a>, once again, are facing significant challenges to build a winning club. READ MORE<\/a><\/p>\n NL WEST The Dodgers<\/a> won the World Series<\/a> again and are going for a three-peat. The Padres<\/a> are under pressure to revamp their starting rotation against the backdrop of a potential sale of the franchise. The Giants<\/a> might have something special cooking, but they’ll need to sign some intriguing pickups. The D-backs will have to work hard and get creative to address their roster flaws. And the Rockies<\/a> will re-examine their rebuild with fresh eyes. READ MORE<\/a><\/p>\n Deesha Thosar<\/a> is an MLB writer for FOX Sports. She previously covered the Mets as a beat reporter for the New York Daily News. The daughter of Indian immigrants, Deesha grew up on Long Island and now lives in Queens. Follow her on Twitter at\u00a0@DeeshaThosar<\/a>.<\/p>\n Want great stories delivered right to your inbox?\u00a0Create or log in to your FOX Sports account<\/a> and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily!<\/p>\n FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience <\/p>\n
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