Walter Iooss Jr. Coming off the most exciting season in memory, what can Major League Baseball do to top itself? We think plenty. SI's predicted order of finish for the 1999 season is below, along with our World Series pick. Click on a team name to read the scouting report.

How They'll Finish AMERICAN LEAGUE EAST CENTRAL WEST 1 Yankees (1) 1 Indians (2) 1 Angels (6) 2 Blue Jays (12) 2 Tigers (17) 2 Rangers* (7) 3 Orioles (13) 3 White Sox (24) 3 Mariners (14) 4 Red Sox (18) 4 Royals (28) 4 Athletics (19) 5 Devil Rays (30) 5 Twins (29)     NATIONAL LEAGUE EAST CENTRAL WEST 1 Braves (3) 1 Astros (4) 1 Dodgers (5) 2 Mets (9) 2 Cardinals (10) 2 Giants* (8) 3 Expos (20) 3 Reds (15) 3 Rockies (11) 4 Phillies (21) 4 Cubs (22) 4 Diamondbacks (16) 5 Marlins (26) 5 Pirates (25) 5 Padres (23)     6 Brewers (27)     *Wild-card team overall rank in parentheses

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