The defending World Series champion Houston Astros are back at it again in 2018 and have the look of a team that is going to either repeat as back-to-back champs or comes very close to it. While the runner-up Los Angeles Dodgers have struggled mightily out of the gate this season, they could also get back into playoff contention by the time fall rolls around, increasing their 2018 World Series Odds.The home run-bashing New York Yankees, pitching-rich Washington Nationals, 2016 champion Chicago Cubs and the 100-plus winning Cleveland Indians are all also looking like viable picks to make deep playoff runs that challenge for a berth in the 2018 World Series.But what about the handful of teams that have surprised out of the gate in 2018 and are no shaking up the MLB futures odds to win it all this season? How many of these teams will be able to keep up their win-producing ways as the summer continues to heat and the real contenders start to separate themselves from the mediocre contenders and flat-out pretenders?Thanks to this expert look at the surprise teams that are shaking up the MLB future odds, you’re going to have a great idea!
First baseman Freddie Freeman (.341), outfielder Nick Markakis (.333) and young second baseman Ozzie Albies (16 HR), are playing phenomenal baseball this season.
MLB teams that are shaking up the 2018 World Series Odds
Boston Red Sox
- 2018 World Series Odds: 6/1
Seattle Mariners
- 2018 World Series Odds: 16/1
Atlanta Braves
- 2018 World Series Odds: 18/1

Milwaukee Brewers
- 2018 World Series Odds: 14/1