For the defending World Series champions, the first half was anything to forget. I wouldn’t be surprised if they go into Camden Yard and beat the Baltimore Orioles. Knowing their manager, Joe Maddon, I wouldn’t be surprised if his players come out ready to swing. Anything is possible. On the American League side, how long can the Royals hot streak last? They have to cool off sometime. The Minnesota Twins just need to be consistent and put together a consistent ball game. Here’s what you can look for in the second half of the season. I expect the Cubs to put the pressure on the Milwaukee Brewers. There’s no way the Brewers can run away with the National League Central. The Cubs are too good of a baseball team for that to happen. With the Minnesota Twins, they are too good of a baseball team to play this inconsistent baseball. They are led by one of major league baseball’s top ten best hitters, Paul Molitor. I think they can overtake the Cleveland Indians; they are only two and a half games back. The Indians are not going to get away with another title.