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2026 MLB AL & NL Pennant Odds Tracker – Dodgers (NL) and Yankees (AL) Open as Favorites

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  • This page tracks the odds to win the 2026 American League and National League pennants for all 30 MLB teams
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees are favored to win the NL and AL Pennants
  • See the latest odds to win the American League and National League Pennants

This page is tracking the odds to win the American League and National League pennants throughout the 2026 MLB season. The graphs below are generated by calculating the average odds taken from many of our most-trusted legal, online sportsbooks.

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2026 American League Pennant Odds

The New York Yankees are perched atop the American League pennant odds, listed as +310 favorites at FanDuel and +325 at BetMGM. Right behind them in a tightly contested top tier are the Tampa Bay Rays, offering +340 odds at FanDuel and +700 at Bet365. The Rays actually boast a superior 75-50 record compared to New York’s 70-55 mark, making Tampa Bay’s slightly longer odds an intriguing plus-money proposition for bettors fading the Yankees’ bullpen volatility.

The next tier features the Boston Red Sox (+500 at FanDuel) and the Houston Astros, whose lines vary widely from +650 at BetMGM to +950 at William Hill. The Chicago White Sox round out the primary chasing pack at +800 on FanDuel.

For bettors hunting deep value or longshots, the Texas Rangers hover at +1700, while the Seattle Mariners offer +2000 odds at FanDuel. Further down the board, the Baltimore Orioles sit at a distant +4000, presenting massive payout potential but a severely steep uphill climb for a true sleeper ticket.

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American League Pennant Favorites

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American League Pennant Odds Movement Timeline

  • August 19 – Tampa Bay Rays moved from +3500 to +340 — A dominant 75-win campaign has forced an enormous odds adjustment by the sportsbooks. Boston Red Sox moved from +700 to +500 — Consistent winning performances and a major deadline trade significantly shortened their opening futures. Toronto Blue Jays moved from +700 to +3300; uderwhelming on-field performances resulted in a steep odds drop from their lofty opening expectations
  • January 23 – Not content with just making it to the World Series in ’25, the Toronto Blue Jays are making big moves to win the Fall Classic in 2026. Despite losing Bo Bichette to free agency, the Jays have added Dylan Cease, Tyler Rogers, 2025 KBO MVP Cody Ponce, and Japanese slugger Kazuma Okamoto, and are now as short as +550 to repeat as AL champs.
  • November 3 – They may have fallen in the ALDS in ’25, but the New York Yankees (+310) open as favorite to win the American League pennant in 2026. Just behind the Yankees are a pair of AL West teams, the Houston Astros (+550) and Seattle Mariners (+550), as well as the rival Boston Red Sox (+700).

Past 10 American League Pennant Winners

YearTeamRegular Season Record
2025Toronto Blue Jays94-68
2024New York Yankees94-68
2023Texas Rangers90-72
2022Houston Astros106-56
2021Houston Astros95-67
2020Tampa Bay Rays40-20
2019Houston Astros107-55
2018Boston Red Sox108-54
2017Houston Astros101-61
2016Cleveland Indians94-67

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2026 National League Pennant Odds

The Los Angeles Dodgers remain the definitive team to beat in the National League futures market. Despite trailing the Milwaukee Brewers slightly in the overall standings (76-51 compared to Milwaukee’s standout 78-48 mark), the Dodgers command heavy respect and liability from oddsmakers, carrying -110 odds at FanDuel and -105 at Bet365 to win the NL pennant.

The Brewers represent the top of the chasing pack, offering solid value at +450 across Bet365 and BetMGM. Right behind them in a tightly contested second tier are the Atlanta Braves (74-52) and Chicago Cubs (74-53). Both squads are listed at +700 at FanDuel and BetMGM, though they can be found slightly shorter at +600 and +650, respectively, over at Bet365.

For bettors seeking value further down the board, the Philadelphia Phillies (69-58) provide a compelling middle-tier option at +1100 on FanDuel and +1000 across other major sportsbooks. Meanwhile, the San Diego Padres present an intriguing longshot play; despite a competitive 68-59 record, their futures odds stretch as high as +2200 at FanDuel and BetMGM.

National League Pennant Favorites

MLB National League pennant odds above are updated every 15-60 minutes.

National League Pennant Odds Movement Timeline

  • August 19 – Milwaukee Brewers moved from +1500 to +440. An exceptional 78-48 record has skyrocketed this small-market club into elite contender status. Chicago Cubs moved from +950 to +700 — Consistent winning play at 74-53 has significantly strengthened their overall postseason market positioning.
  • January 23 – After winning the Kyle Tucker sweepstakes, the Dodgers’ pennant odds have only gotten shorter; they’re now sitting at +130 to three-peat as NL champs.
  • November 3 – Fresh off their win of the World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers (+210) have once again opened as favorites to win the National League pennant. They’re followed by three NL East contenders: the Philadelphia Phillies (+500), New York Mets (+600), and Atlanta Braves (+900).
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Past 10 National League Pennant Winners

YearTeamRegular Season Record
2025Los Angeles Dodgers93-69
2024Los Angeles Dodgers98-64
2023Arizona Diamondbacks84-78
2022Philadelphia Phillies87-75
2021Atlanta Braves88-73
2020Los Angeles Dodgers43-17
2019Washington Nationals93-69
2018Los Angeles Dodgers92-71
2017Los Angeles Dodgers104-58
2016Chicago Cubs103-58

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