On Monday, July 12th, 2021 the Chicago White Sox made the decision to continue the remainder of the 2021 Major League Baseball season without their veteran left – handed outfielder, Adam Eaton, as the Southsiders of Chicago make their MLB postseason push as serious contenders for the first time in quite a while. Eaton was unconditionally released by the Chicago White Sox last Monday.

Second Stint with the Chicago White Sox

Eaton originally played for the Chicago White Sox from 2014 to 2016, before joining the Washington Nationals for the following four Major League Baseball seasons (2017 – 2020) as he was traded to Washington by the Chicago White Sox for Lucas Giolito, Reynaldo Lopez, and Dane Dunning. While playing in Washington D. C. he helped the Nationals win their first MLB World Series in franchise history back in 2019.

Last December during the MLB offseason the Chicago Whiter Sox signed Adam to a one – year deal worth approximately $7 million, and that contract included an $8.5 million club option for the 2022 Major League Baseball season as well. During Eaton’s second stint with the Chicago White Sox, he was batting .201 / .298 / .344 over the course of the 58 games that he played for the Sox. Adam hit 5 homers, 28 RBIs, and he scored 33 runs for the White Sox during his 2021 MLB campaign. On Wednesday, July 7th, 2021 the Chicago White Sox designated him for assignment before eventually releasing Eaton the following week.

The Los Angeles Angels Sign Adam Eaton

On Wednesday, July 14th, 2021 the Los Angeles Angels introduced their newest member in their clubhouse by announcing that they have signed the veteran outfielder known for his defense more than his presence at the plate to a major league deal. Over his slightly above average yet respectable 10 – year Major League Baseball career Eaton has an overall batting average of .278 to go along with his 65 career MLB home runs and 317 total RBIs.

Hopefully Adam can help the struggling Los Angeles Angels as they currently sit in 4th place in the American League West division of the MLB. They are 9 games out of first in the AL West at the moment as we are just over the half way point of the 2021 MLB regular season.

Adam Eaton’s Baseball Career Achievements, Honors, and Awards

  • World Series Champion (2019)
  • 2 Time American League Triples Leader (2014, 2016)

Current MLB Standings (as of Thursday, July 15th, 2021)

American League East

Boston Red Sox                      55 – 36            0 Games Behind

Tampa Bay Rays                    53 – 37            1.5 Games Behind

Toronto Blue Jays                   45 – 42            8 Games Behind

New York Yankees                46 – 43            8 Games Behind

Baltimore Orioles                   28 – 61            26 Games Behind

American League Central

Chicago White Sox               54 – 35            0 Games Behind

Cleveland Indians                   45 – 42            8 Games Behind

Detroit Tigers                         40 – 51            15 Games Behind

Minnesota Twins                    39 – 50            15 Games Behind

Kansas City Royals                36 – 53            18 Games Behind

American League West

Houston Astros                       55 – 36            0 Games Behind

Oakland Athletics                   52 – 40            3.5 Games Behind

Seattle Mariners                      48 – 43            7 Games Behind

Los Angeles Angels               45 – 44            9 Games Behind

Texas Rangers                        35 – 55            19.5 Games Behind

National League East

New York Mets                      47 – 40            0 Games Behind

Philadelphia Phillies               44 – 44            3.5 Games Behind

Atlanta Braves                        44 – 45            4 Games Behind

Washington Nationals             42 – 47            6 Games Behind

Miami Marlins                        39 – 50            9 Games Behind

National League Central

Milwaukee Brewers                53 – 39            0 Games Behind

Cincinnati Reds                      48 – 42            4 Games Behind

Chicago Cubs                         44 – 46            8 Games Behind

St. Louis Cardinals                 44 – 46            8 Games Behind

Pittsburgh Pirates                    34 – 56            18 Games Behind

National League West

San Francisco Giants              57 – 32            0 Games Behind

Los Angeles Dodgers             56 – 35            2 Games Behind

San Diego Padres                    53 – 40            6 Games Behind

Colorado Rockies                   40 – 51            18 Games Behind

Arizona Diamondbacks          26 – 66            32.5 Games Behind

Odds to Win the MLB 2021 World Series       

According to Bovada sportsbook below are the odds to win the MLB 2021 World Series as of Thursday, July 15th, 2021. Currently the Los Angeles Angels have the overall 19th highest odds to win it all for this exciting 162 game regular season of Major League Baseball in addition to the 2021 MLB playoffs. The Chicago White Sox have the 3rd highest odds to win the 2021 MLB World Series as of now.

Team                                                   Odds

Los Angeles Dodgers                         +350

Houston Astros                                   +500

Chicago White Sox                           +700

San Diego Padres                                +700

New York Mets                                  +900

Boston Red Sox                                  +1000

San Francisco Giants                          +1000

Milwaukee Brewers                            +1200

Tampa Bay Rays                                +1200

Oakland Athletics                               +1800

New York Yankees                            +2200

Toronto Blue Jays                               +2200

Atlanta Braves                                    +4000

Philadelphia Phillies                           +5000

Cleveland Indians                               +5500

Seattle Mariners                                  +6000

Chicago Cubs                                     +6600

Cincinnati Reds                                  +6600

Los Angeles Angels                           +6600

St. Louis Cardinals                             +6600

Washington Nationals                        +6600

Minnesota Twins                                +20000

Kansas City Royals                            +25000

Miami Marlins                                    +25000

Baltimore Orioles                               +100000

Colorado Rockies                               +100000

Detroit Tigers                                     +100000

Pittsburgh Pirates                                +100000

Texas Rangers                                    +100000

Arizona Diamondbacks                      +150000