AL East Odds 2026: Rays Lead Race

Tampa Bay Rays' Junior Caminero celebrates his home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees Thursday, July 9, 2026, in St. Petersburg, Fla.
AP Photo/Jason Behnken

The Tampa Bay Rays lead as the betting favorites to win the American League East division in 2026.

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

AL East Odds 2026

TeamCurrent OddsPreseason Odds
Rays+2500
Yankees+180
Red SoxOTB+300
Blue JaysOTB+260
OriolesOTB+425

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.