Despite first place position, Blue Jays' World Series odds below 10%

In Anthony Castrovince's article for MLB,, the Blue Jays are in third place with odds of a World Series victory at 9.5%.

That puts them just ahead of the Milwaukee Brewers, who sit at 9.4%, while the Philadelphia Phillies round out the top five at 9.0%.

The top two teams?

The Dodgers and Yankees of course.

While having the Dodgers at number one - the defending champions have 16.6% odds - having New York at number two feels like a bit of an overhype, even if they are the Yankees.

Right now, the biggest thing standing in the way of a Blue Jays World Series is an uneven, inconsistent bullpen.

While it's been better as of late, the bullpen has a league-worst 5.60 ERA since the All-Star break. If the Blue Jays have World Series aspirations, that needs to change.

There is also uncertainty surrounding the health of Bo Bichette.

The all-star shortstop was recently placed on the IL with a knee issue. While the Jays are hopeful he will return for the end of the season, there needs to be a Plan B.

The Blue Jays would be best served by winning the AL East and bypassing the Wild Card round - which has not been kind to them.

There are still two weeks of games left to play. With so many close races, anything can - and will happen.

If the Blue Jays can keep on hitting and if the bullpen can get it together, then the Blue Jays could be in for a magical run. If not, it might be another early exit.