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What did the MLB trade deadline really change? Let's look at playoff odds!

Vegas has updated their World Series odds.

Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports

The MLB trade deadline is a time where teams look to add that final piece in order to put themselves in a better situation for a World Series run. How much of a difference do these moves make? The new MLB playoffs Vegas odds are out and there is a bit of change.

Odds on 7/17/2015 Current Odds
Royals 6/1 9/2
Dodgers 17/2 7/1
Cardinals 8/1 8/1
Yankees 16/1 10/1
Blue Jays 25/1 10/1
Nationals 8/1 10/1
Astros 16/1 12/1
Giants 14/1 12/1
Angels 14/1 14/1
Mets 33/1 14/1
Cubs 14/1 16/1
Pirates 10/1 16/1
Twins 25/1 33/1
Orioles 25/1 40/1
Tigers 25/1 40/1
Padres 50/1 50/1
Rays 33/1 50/1
Red Sox 25/1 66/1
White Sox 50/1 66/1
Indians 40/1 66/1
Rangers 33/1 66/1
Diamondbacks 100/1 100/1
Mariners 50/1 100/1
Braves 75/1 200/1
Athletics 50/1 200/1
Reds 150/1 300/1
Rockies 300/1 500/1
Marlins 150/1 500/1
Brewers 500/1 500/1
Phillies 1000/1 1000/1

It's obvious that Vegas agrees with some of the analysts that the Royals, Blue Jays, Dodgers and Mets were the big winners. Will these moves translate to a championship celebration? That is the real question.