AL East Odds 2026: Yankees Start as Betting Favorites

New York Yankees' Aaron Judge, left, and Ben Rice, right, react after Rice hit a home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in New York.
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The New York Yankees begin as the betting favorites to win the American League East division in 2026.

The Blue Jays, who are coming off their first AL East title in 10 years, have the second-best value in this market.

Here’s a look at the latest MLB betting lines for the 2026 AL East winner:

AL East Odds 2026

TeamCurrent Odds
Yankees+180
Blue Jays+260
Red Sox+300
Orioles+425
Rays+2500

List of Past AL East Winners

YearAL East winnerPreseason odds
2025Blue Jays+1200
2024Yankees+180
2023Orioles+2500
2022Yankees+230
2021Rays+425
2020Rays+230
2019Yankees-130
2018Red Sox+140
2017Red Sox-160
2016Red Sox+170
2015Blue Jays+330
2014Orioles+800
2013Red Sox+650
2012Yankees-145
2011Yankees+185
2010Rays+500
2009Yankees+100
2008Rays+2500

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Shane Thurston is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.

Shane Thurston is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.