Many people are picking the Angels to win the World Series after signing Albert Pujols and C.J. Wilson in the offseason.
Many people are picking the Angels to win the World Series after signing Albert Pujols and C.J. Wilson in the offseason. Reuters

The 2012 MLB Season is finally here.

St. Louis ended last season has champs, as they defeated the Rangers in a memorable seven-game series. Once the season ended, free agency and trades changed much of the baseball landscape.

The Cardinals and Marlins kick off opening night for the MLB, and many teams start their seasons on Thursday.

A few of the same teams remain the favorites, as the Yankees and Phillies are expected to compete for a World Series title. The Angels, Marlins and Tigers are among some of the clubs that have become popular picks to do well, after they all made some big signings in the offseason.

Here are some predictions for the 2012 MLB Season:

American League

MVP: Adrian Gonzalez

Cy Young: C.C. Sabathia

ROY: Matt Moore

Wild Card: Red Sox, Angels

ALCS: Yankees over Rangers

National League

MVP: Jose Reyes

Cy Young: Cliff Lee

ROY: Yonder Alonso

Wild Card: Dodgers, Marlins

NLCS: Giants over Phillies

World Series: Yankees over Giants

Standings

East Central West

New York Detroit Texas

Boston Cleveland LA

Tampa Bay Minnesota Oakland

Toronto Kansas City Seattle

Baltimore Chicago White Sox

East Central West

Philadelphia Milwaukee San Francisco

Miami Cincinnati LA

Atlanta St. Louis Arizona

Washington Chicago Cubs Colorado

NY Mets Pittsburgh Pirates San Diego

Houston Astros

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