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MLB Playoffs 2013: Teams with Best Chance to Win the World Series

Now that every team has played at least one playoff game, here's a look at which teams have the best chance to win the World Series based on talent.

Regardless of how the early games of the series have played out, these are the teams that are the most dangerous. There is no clear favorite in the field, so each one of these teams should be viewed as contenders.

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Boston Red Sox: Keys to Each Team Winning ALDS Game 2

The Boston Red Sox will once again host the Tampa Bay Rays from Fenway Park on Saturday, as these rivals clash in Game 2 of the ALDS.

Each team enters with its own clear aspirations. Coming off a 12-2 rout, the Red Sox aim to repeat the process and open a commanding 2-0 series advantage. Tampa Bay, meanwhile, will do everything possible to stop the bleeding now and even up the matchup before the backdrop shifts to Tropicana Field.

Detroit Tigers vs. Oakland Athletics: Keys to Each Team Winning ALDS Game 2

The Detroit Tigers and Oakland Athletics will compete in Game 2 of the ALDS Saturday after the Tigers took Game 1, 3-2.

With the Tigers up in the series, the A's have some work to do in Game 2. Any mistake could be the difference between being down 2-0 or tied 1-1 heading to Detroit.

So, what does each team need to do to ensure they come out on top Saturday?

Here's a look at a few keys for each team to succeed in Game 2.

 

2014 MLB Free Agents: Players That Need Change of Scenery Next Season

Sometimes you just need to change things up in life.

Most people can relate to running through the motions in a dead-end job, looking for an escape to a livelier world where food tastes better and the sun shines brighter.

9 Reasons Why Matt Kemp's Absence Does Not Doom the LA Dodgers' Playoff Hopes

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves are now tied at a game apiece for the National League Division Series title. Matt Kemp watched both games from the bench and will likely do the same for the entirety of the Dodgers' 2013 playoff run.

Tigers vs. A's: Score, Grades and Analysis for ALDS Game 1

The Detroit Tigers wrested away home-field advantage from the Oakland Athletics, winning Game 1 of the ALDS, 3-2, on Friday night in the O.co Coliseum.

The Tigers hit the ground running in the top of the first inning.

Austin Jackson led off with a double to right field. The next batter, Torii Hunter, was hit by a pitch from A's starter Bartolo Colon and got a free pass to first base.

The Associated Press' Janie McCauley noted Colon had not hit a batter the entire regular season.

Can Atlanta Braves Bring NLDS Back to Friendly Home Confines?

The Atlanta Braves can exhale after their exhilarating 4-3 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night tied the NLDS at 1-1.

Putting it another way, however, they'll need to take at least one of the next two games in L.A. to ensure that the series returns to the friendly confines of Turner Field.

Mike Minor Delivers Major Performance in First-Ever Postseason Start

One of the biggest questions for the Atlanta Braves heading into the postseason was whether the lack of experience in their starting rotation and the absence of a true "ace" would come back to bite them.

MLB Playoffs 2013: Stars Who Need to Step Up the Most over the Weekend

Postseason success can define a baseball player's career.

Without his three home runs in Game 6 of the 1977 World Series, Reggie Jackson probably isn't remembered. Conversely, Alex Rodriguez is probably looked at more fondly if he made a better account of himself in the playoffs.

So who's going to be the hero of this postseason?

Poll

Best of the American League
Tampa Bay
19%
Boston
19%
Chicago
7%
Minnesota
10%
Los Angeles
17%
Texas
27%
Total votes: 270

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