Robinson Cano and the Seattle Mariners are expected to compete for the American League pennant. (Getty)
Despite not making the playoffs since 2001, the Seattle Mariners are considered a favorite to win the American League championship, according to sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark.com.
The Mariners, which finished a game out of the postseason a season ago, are listed at 11/2 odds, the same as the Boston Red Sox.
Boston struggled in 2014, going 71-91, but is a year removed from a World Series title.
The defending AL pennant champions, the Kansas City Royals, are at 14/1, same as the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles, who won the East in 2014.
Here are the odds for each AL team:
Odds to Win the AL Championship
Boston Red Sox … 11/2
Seattle Mariners … 11/2
Los Angeles Angels … 13/2
Chicago White Sox … 15/2
Detroit Tigers … 8/1
Cleveland Indians … 9/1
Oakland Athletics … 12/1
Toronto Blue Jays … 12/1
Baltimore Orioles … 14/1
Kansas City Royals … 14/1
New York Yankees … 14/1
Texas Rangers … 22/1
Houston Astros … 28/1
Tampa Bay Rays … 28/1
Minnesota Twins … 50/1
