In the American League, the Texas Rangers won the pennant last season, and won the World Series on top of it. In 2024, the Rangers will face competition from all over the American League, as the AL pennant could go to a number of franchises this October. Here, we look at the latest AL pennant futures odds and which teams have the best chance to represent the American League in the World Series.

2024 AL Pennant Futures & Betting Odds

Now that you have seen what the Major League Baseball oddsmakers think of the teams in the AL pennant futures race, it is time to look at the top teams in the AL pennant futures market, as the number of teams left with a chance to win it is still high for now.

New York Yankees

Disappointment and the New York Yankees have become quite the iconic duo over the last few seasons in Major League Baseball. But the Yankees may not be able to fall short of their goal of winning a championship this season, thanks to the addition of Juan Soto to an already explosive lineup. So far this year, the Yankees have the best record in the American League and are deserved favorites to come out on top for now.

Baltimore Orioles

Last year, the Baltimore Orioles finished the regular season with the best record in the American League. But they did not turn that regular season success into postseason success, getting swept by the Texas Rangers in the ALDS. This year, the Orioles will no longer be flying under the radar, as they will need to cope with the weight of heightened expectations. So far they have done just that, as they are well within striking distance of the Yankees in the AL East.

Houston Astros

The Houston Astros fell short in the ALCS this past season, losing to the eventual World Series champions, the Texas Rangers. They are loaded offensively while adding Josh Hader to the back end of their bullpen will only make them tougher to beat in 2024. But a slow start has taken the Astros from AL pennant favorites to a team with some catching up to do in the AL West standings.

Texas Rangers

The defending World Series champions are among the favorites to win the American League this season. The Texas Rangers overcame pitching injuries galore to win the pennant and the World Series this past season. They return their nucleus from their championship season and will be dangerous once again, but they will need to stay healthy to avoid things being much tougher than last season was. With multiple starting pitchers set to miss the first months of the year, things are off to a worse start than Texas would have liked.

Other AL Pennant Contenders

There are so many other teams with a chance to win the American League as the 2024 MLB season continues. The Seattle Mariners, Minnesota Twins, Cleveland Guardians, and even the Kansas City Royals are all among the teams we could easily see win the American League this October. And the rest of the pack could always produce a surprise contender or two.

AL Pennant Pick & Prediction

Seattle Mariners

While it is tempting to bet the favorites to win the American League, there is always something that can happen to a team like the Yankees or Astros to derail them. Instead, we will go with the Seattle Mariners to win the American League. While losing Teoscar Hernandez and Jarred Kelenic in the offseason is far from a positive for this team, they still have talent and enough pitching to make them worth backing at their current price until we see these teams play more games.