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Second-half predictions: Are Astros, Dodgers on a Fall Classic collision course?

We asked 27 of our MLB experts to look ahead to the second half and make some end-of-season predictions. From the biggest name you'll hear at the trade deadline to the winner of the Fall Classic, here's how the season is shaping up in their eyes.

AL champion

Eddie, Houston is 10 wins ahead of Boston at the break. What made you go with the Red Sox over the Astros?

Admittedly, back in March when I picked the Red Sox to go the World Series, that was based on the assumption that Chris Sale, Rick Porcello and David Price would all be dominant.