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These MLB teams should be better than they are, and need to turn it around

By Tre LyDay

PHOENIX, AZ - MARCH 31: Charlie Blackmon #19 of the Colorado Rockies sits in the dugout prior to the MLB game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on March 31, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ - MARCH 31: Charlie Blackmon #19 of the Colorado Rockies sits in the dugout prior to the MLB game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on March 31, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images) /
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Mandatory Credit: Lindsey Wasson/Getty Images
Mandatory Credit: Lindsey Wasson/Getty Images /

3. Los Angeles Angels

The Angels were in contention for a second wild card spot last season, so why not gun for the playoffs this season? That seemed to be the thinking in the front office when they brought in Zack Cozart, re-signed Justin Upton and traded for Ian Kinsler. Then they won the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes and now they’re in business.

Usually, the rule of thumb is that you want to win somewhere around 60 percent of your home games, and then go at least .500 on the road. Well the Angels are 21-16 on the road, but under .500 at home. This is obviously not a recipe for success.

Mike Trout is, as usual, having an incredible season, but outside of that they’ve struggled at the plate. Ian Kinsler, Cole Calhoun and Zack Cozart are all hitting below .250, and in the case of Calhoun he’s only hitting .153 and slugging .188 on the season.

To make matters worse Ohtani hit the disabled list with an elbow injury, and it’s unclear if he’s going to be out for the rest of the season or not. Regardless if he’s going to be out for the season or not the rest of the guys have to be better.

Who knows if they have enough pitching to get through the whole season, but it doesn’t matter if they can’t score any runs. These guys were expected to contend for at least a wild card spot this season, but they’ve definitely underachieved.

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