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The Pacific Division as... 2024 MLB teams

The pennant races are heating up in baseball as the weather cools down. Which Pacific Division teams align most closely with the MLB squads?

By Jacob Walters

Edmonton Oilers v Vegas Golden Knights
Edmonton Oilers v Vegas Golden Knights / Ethan Miller/GettyImages
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Calgary Flames as... the Toronto Blue Jays

Both teams are nestled in Canada, where they once had the best superstars on their teams. Whether it was Matthew Tkachuk and the late Johnny Gaudreau or Matt Chapman, these franchises were spectacular. Now, they're faced with the realistic possibility of rebuilding. It will be rough for the two fanbases up north, especially with one team having the Edmonton Oilers as a divisional rival. However, it's a necessary evil with their respective divisions picking up business.

Seattle Kraken as... the Chicago Cubs

I know what you're thinking.

"How can one of the newest NHL teams be similar to one of the oldest MLB teams?"

Here's the thing, dear reader. Both groups have impressive talent leading the way. The Seattle Kraken have Matty Beniers (15 goals, 22 assists in 77 games last season) leading the charge. The Chicago Cubs? Shoto Imanaga (3.03 ERA, 159 SO this season). There are also regional rivalries with both teams (Kraken have the Vancouver Canucks, while the Cubs have the St. Louis Cardinals).

Los Angeles Kings as... the San Francisco Giants

Once the underrated champions of their respective area, the two California teams have become average in recent years. Yes, there are some bright spots with both groups. The Los Angeles Kings still have timeless star, Anze Kopitar (26 goals, 44 assists last season), while the Giants have Logan Webb (3.46 ERA, 157 SO this season). But they're both surpassed by their divisional rivals, with the Vegas Golden Knights and Los Angeles Dodgers becoming behemoths.

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