Jay Jaffe: Odds favor MLB teams currently in first place

It is essentially the midway point of the MLB season. And July 4 has been a significant date for the teams now leading their divisions, writes Jay Jaffe. History is definitely in their favor.

Source: http://mlb.si.com/2012/07/04/does-being-in-first-place-on-july-4-mean-anything/?xid=si_topstories

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