2019 MLB Standings: The National League East Division

The National League East Division comprises a tightly-packed field of top contenders including the Atlanta Braves, The Miami Marlins, the New York Mets, the Philadelphia Phillies, and the Washington Nationals.

The National League includes the East Division, Central Division, and West Division. At the end of the 2018 season, the East Division was headed by the Atlanta Braves with a win/loss ratio of .556. The Milwaukee Brewers won the Central Division with a win/loss ratio of .589, and the Los Angeles Dodgers won the West Division with a win/loss ratio of .564.

Spring training for the MLB teams took place between February and March 2019, in anticipation of a jampacked MLB 2019 calendar. The National League East is considered by bookies to be one of the most engaging divisions this season. The teams are so competitive, that it's likely only a few games will separate them come September 2019.

Consider that the last time this happened was back in 2012 when the Atlanta Braves were 94-68 and the Washington Nationals were 98-64. This season any of the top four teams have a shot at winning the division. The Atlanta Braves are the defending champions, but their last major acquisitions were MVP Josh Donaldson back in 2014 and All-Star Nick Markakis.

The National League East Division standings heading into the 2019 MLB:

• Atlanta Braves – W 90 – L 72 – PCT .556

• Washington Nationals – W 82 – L 80 – PCT .502

• Philadelphia Phillies – W 82 – L 82 – PCT .494

• New York Mets – W 77 – L 85 – PCT .475

• Miami Marlins – W 63 – L 98 – PCT .391

The Atlanta Braves staged a remarkable victory when they beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3 to clinch the NL East division at SunTrust Park in September 2018. Naturally, Braves fans will be hoping for a repeat performance of heroics in the 2019 season. 2018 marked the first time since 2013 that the Braves won their division, after a lackluster performance for many years. The Atlanta Braves have many talented youngsters in the team, including Ronald Acuna Jr, Ozzie Albies, Sean Newcomb and Mike Foltynewicz. If these players blossom, the Braves could be a formidable force this season.

What Are the Bookies Saying about the National League East Division?

The National League East Division comprises a tightly packed field of contenders, and many bookies have the Washington Nationals and the Philadelphia Phillies at the top of the charts in terms of odds to win 2019 National League East. The New York Mets and Atlanta Braves are equally matched, but the Miami Marlins are long shots with all bookmakers.

But to actually understand these odds, we have to look at key players like Bryce Harper. Harper left the Washington Nationals and signed up with the Philadelphia Phillies. As a playmaker, Harper has the potential to turn the tables on the Nationals. Regardless, the Washington Nationals are still fielding a powerful lineup.

If we turn our attention to the Miami Marlins, it doesn't look too rosy. In 2018, the Miami Marlins won 63 games, and bookmakers expect the Marlins to do the same in 2019. Part of the problem with the Miami Marlins is that they are hemorrhaging key players. The recent loss of J.T. Realmuto hurt the team big league. While the remaining four teams in the division have a good shot at securing a top finish, most every bookmaker has written the Marlins off for the 2019 season.

Bettors may be surprised to learn that the Miami Marlins received 57% or less of bets in any game in 2018. When teams continually trade away their star players, they automatically become longshots like the Miami Marlins are for the 2019 MLB season. Many betting pros believe that there aren't any great players left in the Marlins, although there are a handful with potential.

The additions and subtractions from the Miami Marlins make for interesting reading:

Additions – Hector Noesi, Deven Marrero, Pedro Alvarez, Dixon Machado, Curtis Granderson, Rosell Herrera, Sergio Romo, Jorge Alfaro, and Neil Walker.

Subtractions – Nick Wittgren, Derek Dietrich, Dillon Peters, Kyle Barraclough, and J.T. Realmuto.

Odds for the National League East Division Heading into MLB 2019 Season

Leading New Jersey bookmaker, 888sport has the following odds for the National League East Division (odds subject to change):

• Philadelphia Phillies – +175

• Washington Nationals – +275

• Atlanta Braves – +300

• New York Mets – +350

• Miami Marlins – +15,000

Given these odds, a $500 bet on the Philadelphia Phillies would yield a potential payout of $1375.  If you went for the underdog – the Miami Marlins – a $500 bet would yield a payout of $75,500.

Odds for The National League Winner Including the Playoffs

888sport has pegged the following odds for the National League (MLB 2019) subject to change:

• LA Dodgers – +400

• Philadelphia Phillies – +500

• Chicago Cubs – +700

• St Louis Cardinals – +750

• Washington Nationals – +750

• Milwaukee Brewers – +800

• Atlanta Braves – +900

• New York Mets – +1000

It's worth pointing out that the National League East Division holds 4 of the first 7 positions to win the League including the playoffs. While the Atlanta Braves topped the Division in 2018, they are clearly not favorites to win the National League.

Who are the Top National League Cy Young Award Winners for MLB 2019?

• Max Scherzer – +260 (Washington Nationals)

• Jacob deGrom – +350 (New York Mets)

• Aaron Nola – +750 (Philadelphia Phillies)

• Clayton Kershaw – +1600 (Los Angeles Dodgers)

• Noah Syndergaard – +1600 (New York Mets)

• Walker Buehler – +1800 (Los Angeles Dodgers)

• Patrick Corbin – + 2000 (Washington Nationals)

• Chris Archer – +3300 (Pittsburgh Pirates)

*Odd subject to change

Who are the National League MVP award winners for MLB 2019?

• Bryce Harper – +400 (Philadelphia Phillies)

• Nolan Arenado – +800 (Colorado Rockies)

• Paul Goldschmidt – +1200 (St Louis Cardinals)

• Manny Machado – +1400 (San Diego Padres)

• Kris Bryant – +1600 (Chicago Cubs)

• Freddie Freeman – +1800 (Atlanta Braves)

• Rhys Hoskins – +2000 (Philadelphia Phillies)

• Christian Yelich – +2000 (Milwaukee Brewers)

*Odd subject to change

Who Are the National League Rookie Of The Year Winners?

• Victor Robles – +225 (Washington Nationals)

• Peter Alonso – +400 (New York Mets)

• Nick Senzel – +500 (Cincinnati Reds)

• Fernando Tatis Jr – +700 (San Diego Padres)

• Alex Reyes – +1200 (St Louis Cardinals)

• Francisco Mejia – +1400 (San Diego Padres)

*Odd subject to change

Which Players Are Likely to Hit the Most Home Runs in MLB 2019?

• Giancarlo Stanton – +700 (New York Yankees)

• Khris Davis – +1000 (Oakland Athletics)

• Aaron Judge – +1000 (New York Yankees)

• Joey Gallo – +1200 (Texas Rangers)

• Bryce Harper – +1400 (Philadelphia Phillies)

*Odds subject to change
 

Which Pitchers Are Likely to Record the Most Strikeouts in MLB 2019?

• Chris Sale - +450 (Boston Red Sox)

• Max Scherzer – +450 (Washington Nationals)

• Justin Verlander - +600 (Houston Astros)

• Jacob deGrom – +900 (New York Mets)

• Gerrit Cole – +1400 (Houston Astros)

*Odds subject to change

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