ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA - APRIL 24: Wander Franco #5 and Manuel Margot #13 of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrate after defeating the Houston Astros 8-3 at Tropicana Field on April 24, 2023 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Top 5 MLB teams outperforming preseason projections
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – APRIL 23: Jacob deGrom #48 of the Texas Rangers pitches against the Oakland Athletics in the top of the fourth inning at Globe Life Field on April 23, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
Texas Rangers (14-8) .636 vs .488 +.148
Winning a series against the Astros in Houston speaks loudly about the 2023 Texas Rangers. Adolis García leads the MLB in RBI with 28, while Marcus Semien is joint run leader (21). The Rangers are offensively producing, and it’s getting them up with no less than six double-digit scores so far.
Adolis Garcia – Texas Rangers (4) pic.twitter.com/8SdnwRcBi8
— MLB HR Videos (@MLBHRVideos) April 19, 2023
The addition of Jacob deGrom has been predictably effective, with a 2-0 record in his five starts while posting a 3.04 ERA. It’s not just about deGrom, as the pitchers have allowed 166 hits so far and rank fourth in the AL. First place in the AL West with the Astros 2.5 games back is an excellent start to a projected sub-.500 season.
Double-digit deGrom. #StraightUpTX pic.twitter.com/JSC0gEX3Lw
— Texas Rangers (@Rangers) April 23, 2023
ZiPS projections</a>, for both <a href=https://calltothepen.com/2023/04/25/5-mlb-teams-outperforming-preseason-projections/2/"https://blogs.fangraphs.com/the-2023-start-of-spring-zips-projected-standings-american-league/">American League</a> and <a href=https://calltothepen.com/2023/04/25/5-mlb-teams-outperforming-preseason-projections/2/"https://blogs.fangraphs.com/the-2023-start-of-spring-zips-projected-standings-national-league/">National League</a>, are being used as the comparator. Both projections, based on estimates, and current position, with 86% of the season to play, are presented illustratively only. There is a long way to go!</p>
<p><strong>Milwaukee Brewers (15-8) <em>.652 vs .512 +.140</em></strong></p>
<p>The record for the Milwaukee Brewers could have been even better, but dropping the last two games, including a disappointing loss to the Tigers, has stunted a hot start to 2023.</p>
<p>With sweeps against the Mets and the Mariners, the Brewers were leading NL Central at 14-5. Perennial performer <a href=https://calltothepen.com/2023/04/25/5-mlb-teams-outperforming-preseason-projections/2/"https://calltothepen.com/2022/09/06/christian-yelich-milwaukee-brewers-longest-coors-field-home-run/">Christian Yelich</a> has led the way with 20 runs, but Brian Anderson (15), Willy Adames (14), and Rowdy Tellez (12) have contributed.</p>
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<p>— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) <a href=https://calltothepen.com/2023/04/25/5-mlb-teams-outperforming-preseason-projections/2/"https://twitter.com/MLBONFOX/status/1648503315385430016?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%22>April 19, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>On the mound, it’s been the lefty combination of Eric Lauer and <a href=https://calltothepen.com/2023/04/25/5-mlb-teams-outperforming-preseason-projections/2/"https://calltothepen.com/2021/07/10/cincinnati-reds-wade-miley-quietly-impressive-season/">Wade Miley</a> who have had the most success. Miley, in particular (1.96 ERA), has looked sharp.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Wade Miley is DEALING. 😲<a href=https://calltothepen.com/2023/04/25/5-mlb-teams-outperforming-preseason-projections/2/"https://twitter.com/hashtag/Brewers?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%22>#Brewers</a> // <a href=https://calltothepen.com/2023/04/25/5-mlb-teams-outperforming-preseason-projections/2/"https://twitter.com/hashtag/ThisIsMyCrew?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%22>#ThisIsMyCrew</a> <a href=https://calltothepen.com/2023/04/25/5-mlb-teams-outperforming-preseason-projections/2/"https://t.co/zt5bCDvjBD">pic.twitter.com/zt5bCDvjBD
<p>— Bally Sports Wisconsin (@BallySportWI) <a href=https://calltothepen.com/2023/04/25/5-mlb-teams-outperforming-preseason-projections/2/"https://twitter.com/BallySportWI/status/1647715650649878530?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%22>April 16, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
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<p class="wp-caption-text" style="width:2560px;">ARLINGTON, TEXAS – APRIL 23: Jacob deGrom #48 of the Texas Rangers pitches against the Oakland Athletics in the top of the fourth inning at Globe Life Field on April 23, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)</p>
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<p><strong>Texas Rangers (14-8) <em>.636 vs .488 +.148</em></strong></p>
<p>Winning a series against the Astros in Houston speaks loudly about the 2023 Texas Rangers. Adolis García leads the MLB in RBI with 28, while <a href=https://calltothepen.com/2023/04/25/5-mlb-teams-outperforming-preseason-projections/2/"https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/semiema01.shtml" ref="nofollow">Marcus Semien</a> is joint run leader (21). The Rangers are offensively producing, and it’s getting them up with no less than six double-digit scores so far.</p>
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<p lang="fr" dir="ltr">Adolis Garcia – Texas Rangers (4) <a href=https://calltothepen.com/2023/04/25/5-mlb-teams-outperforming-preseason-projections/2/"https://t.co/8SdnwRcBi8">pic.twitter.com/8SdnwRcBi8
<p>— MLB HR Videos (@MLBHRVideos) <a href=https://calltothepen.com/2023/04/25/5-mlb-teams-outperforming-preseason-projections/2/"https://twitter.com/MLBHRVideos/status/1648507625670336514?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%22>April 19, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
<p><script async src=https://calltothepen.com/2023/04/25/5-mlb-teams-outperforming-preseason-projections/2/"https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></div>
<p>The addition of <a href=https://calltothepen.com/2023/04/25/5-mlb-teams-outperforming-preseason-projections/2/"https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/d/degroja01.shtml" ref="nofollow">Jacob deGrom</a> has been predictably effective, with a 2-0 record in his five starts while posting a 3.04 ERA. It’s not just about deGrom, as the pitchers have allowed 166 hits so far and rank fourth in the AL. First place in the AL West with the Astros 2.5 games back is an excellent start to a projected sub-.500 season.</p>
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<p lang="fr" dir="ltr">Double-digit deGrom. <a href=https://calltothepen.com/2023/04/25/5-mlb-teams-outperforming-preseason-projections/2/"https://twitter.com/hashtag/StraightUpTX?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%22>#StraightUpTX</a> <a href=https://calltothepen.com/2023/04/25/5-mlb-teams-outperforming-preseason-projections/2/"https://t.co/JSC0gEX3Lw">pic.twitter.com/JSC0gEX3Lw
<p>— Texas Rangers (@Rangers) <a href=https://calltothepen.com/2023/04/25/5-mlb-teams-outperforming-preseason-projections/2/"https://twitter.com/Rangers/status/1650235154118610944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%22>April 23, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
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<p class="wp-caption-text" style="width:2560px;">WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 18: Ryan Mountcastle #6 of the Baltimore Orioles celebrates with teammates after scoring in the fourth inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on April 18, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)</p>
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<p><strong>Baltimore Orioles (15-7) <em>.682 vs .494 +.188</em></strong></p>
<p>The Baltimore Orioles are on a seven-game winning streak and would be the hottest property in AL East if it weren’t for the record-breaking shenanigans in Tampa Bay. On offense, <a href=https://calltothepen.com/2023/04/25/5-mlb-teams-outperforming-preseason-projections/2/"https://calltothepen.com/2022/04/11/baltimore-orioles-who-is-ryan-mountcastle/">Ryan Mountcastle</a> has been exemplary: 14 runs with 20 RBI and six home runs. Jorge Mateo and Austin Hays are not far behind as the Orioles continue to surprise in 2023.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ryan Mountcastle is now tied for first in MLB with 6 HR! <a href=https://calltothepen.com/2023/04/25/5-mlb-teams-outperforming-preseason-projections/2/"https://t.co/seuVURkQcL">pic.twitter.com/seuVURkQcL
<p>— MLB (@MLB) <a href=https://calltothepen.com/2023/04/25/5-mlb-teams-outperforming-preseason-projections/2/"https://twitter.com/MLB/status/1646575309720879117?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%22>April 13, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>Part of the success factor for the Orioles has been experienced pitcher Kyle Gibson. FanGraphs suggested that “<em>pushing Kyle Gibson and Cole Irvin to the mid-rotation roles that better fit their talents.</em>” Whereas Irvin has lived up to this, Gibson has delivered four wins from four starts with a 3.60 ERA. The 35-year-old is looking like $10 million well spent by the Orioles.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kyle Gibson, Filthy Sweeper and Changeup. 😷</p>
<p>9Ks thru 5. <a href=https://calltothepen.com/2023/04/25/5-mlb-teams-outperforming-preseason-projections/2/"https://t.co/GcK4A6o2dQ">pic.twitter.com/GcK4A6o2dQ
<p>— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) <a href=https://calltothepen.com/2023/04/25/5-mlb-teams-outperforming-preseason-projections/2/"https://twitter.com/PitchingNinja/status/1649932824001093632?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%22>April 23, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>— Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) <a href=https://calltothepen.com/2023/04/25/5-mlb-teams-outperforming-preseason-projections/2/"https://twitter.com/Pirates/status/1649573034070798337?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%22>April 22, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>The Pirates’ starting pitchers have a 2.15 ERA over their last 13 games, which is the best in MLB. On a seven-game winning streak, the pitchers have limited the opposition to just 15 runs while amassing 45. This has made a mockery of FanGraphs’ prediction of the Pirates being “<em>towards the bottom of the division.</em>”</p>
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<p>-Have won 7 straight games<br />-Are 16-7<br />-Starting pitchers have a 2.15 ERA over their last 13 games (best in MLB) <a href=https://calltothepen.com/2023/04/25/5-mlb-teams-outperforming-preseason-projections/2/"https://t.co/qbgeYMZt3f">pic.twitter.com/qbgeYMZt3f
<p>— MLB (@MLB) <a href=https://calltothepen.com/2023/04/25/5-mlb-teams-outperforming-preseason-projections/2/"https://twitter.com/MLB/status/1650242740276322305?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%22>April 23, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Umm, Wander… WUT IN THE WORLD WAS THAT 🤯 <a href=https://calltothepen.com/2023/04/25/5-mlb-teams-outperforming-preseason-projections/2/"https://t.co/D3KxYLzD8a">pic.twitter.com/D3KxYLzD8a
<p>— Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) <a href=https://calltothepen.com/2023/04/25/5-mlb-teams-outperforming-preseason-projections/2/"https://twitter.com/RaysBaseball/status/1650654702692958209?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%22>April 25, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Brandon Lowe – Tampa Bay Rays (6) <br /> <a href=https://calltothepen.com/2023/04/25/5-mlb-teams-outperforming-preseason-projections/2/"https://t.co/jRB4qPKJew">pic.twitter.com/jRB4qPKJew
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<p>— Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) <a href=https://calltothepen.com/2023/04/25/5-mlb-teams-outperforming-preseason-projections/2/"https://twitter.com/Pirates/status/1649573034070798337?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%22>April 22, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>The Pirates’ starting pitchers have a 2.15 ERA over their last 13 games, which is the best in MLB. On a seven-game winning streak, the pitchers have limited the opposition to just 15 runs while amassing 45. This has made a mockery of FanGraphs’ prediction of the Pirates being “<em>towards the bottom of the division.</em>”</p>
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<p>-Have won 7 straight games<br />-Are 16-7<br />-Starting pitchers have a 2.15 ERA over their last 13 games (best in MLB) <a href=https://calltothepen.com/2023/04/25/5-mlb-teams-outperforming-preseason-projections/2/"https://t.co/qbgeYMZt3f">pic.twitter.com/qbgeYMZt3f
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