2026 MLB World Series & Awards Predictions

MLB Awards

NL MVP – P/DH Shohei Ohtani – Los Angeles Dodgers

AL MVP – 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr. – Toronto Blue Jays

NL Cy Young – Paul Skenes – Pittsburgh Pirates

AL Cy Young – Max Fried – New York Yankees

NL Rookie of the Year – SS Konnor Griffin – Pittsburgh Pirates

AL Rookie of the Year – SS Kevin McGonigle – Detroit Tigers

NL Manager of the Year – Walt Weiss – Atlanta Braves

AL Manager of the Year – Dan Wilson – Seattle Mariners

Postseason Projections

NL Division Winners – Dodgers, Brewers, Braves

NL Wild Card Winners – Phillies, Cubs, Padres

AL Division Winners – Blue Jays, Mariners, Tigers

AL Wild Card Winners – Astros, Orioles, Yankees

NLCS – Dodgers over Braves

ALCS – Blue Jays over Mariners

World Series – Blue Jays over Dodgers

National League West

* – indicates new to team

+ – indicates injury

1. Los Angeles Dodgers

Their quest for a 3-peat could determine the outcome of the upcoming labor dispute between the players union and the league owners. If the Dodgers win again, a lockout is likely. If they lose, there might be a deal forthcoming.

2. San Diego Padres

Once again playing second fiddle to the team in LA. Will a new first time manager who was a teammate with some of these players be the answer to get them over the hump?

3. Arizona Diamondbacks

Health is their primary concern as they need Corbin Carroll to have a full season and they will certainly need Corbin Burnes to get back to form when he returns later in the year from Tommy John surgery.

4. San Francisco Giants

The big splash to get Rafael Devers at the beginning of last season had mixed results. Their bullpen is not appealing for a team that wants to be a contender.

5. Colorado Rockies

There is no fire from anyone in the organization from top to bottom to get them on track to build a winner. It’s rinse and repeat with new names, but with the same mentality of mediocrity.

Player to Watch: P/DH Shohei Ohtani – Los Angeles Dodgers

Best Acquisition: OF Kyle Tucker – Los Angeles Dodgers

New Kid on the Block: 1B Bryce Eldridge – San Francisco Giants

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National League Central

* – indicates new to team

+ – indicates injury

1. Milwaukee Brewers

Even with the trades they made in the offseason, their lineup is still formidable and they have plenty of depth in their pitching staff to plug any holes.

2. Chicago Cubs

The signing of Alex Bregman signals that they are serous about being contenders. Their pitching staff can compete with others in the National League, but can this group find Postseason success as currently constructed?

3. Cincinnati Reds

Losing Hunter Greene for about half the season will sting, but signing Eugenio Suarez provides the needed power bat the middle of their lineup sorely needed for an October push.

4. Pittsburgh Pirates

They actually went after and signed or traded for top notch bats to bring some scoring prowess to the lineup. Paul Skenes and company will do their part and with added run support this team might flirt with a Wild Card spot.

5. St. Louis Cardinals

The youth movement is in full swing now. It will be interesting to see if the loyal fan base will remain patient with the amount of success this franchise has had for the past few decades.

Player to Watch: P Paul Skenes – Pittsburgh Pirates

Best Acquisition: 3B Alex Bregman – Chicago Cubs

New Kid on the Block: INF JJ Wetherholt – St. Louis Cardinals

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National League East

* – indicates new to team

+ – indicates injury

1. Atlanta Braves

I can’t imagine that they will be missing the Postseason again with the amount of injuries they had last season. The rotation is getting hit to start, but the lineup is healthy and is stacked.

2. Philadelphia Phillies

They made a few tweaks to the lineup and extended a couple of their starting pitchers. If Zack Wheeler returns to his former self from injury then this team will be in contention.

3. New York Mets

Once again they swung big in the offseason and got some notable names in free agency and via trade. But did they did do enough to replace the likes of Pete Alonso in the lineup and Edwin Diaz in the bullpen?

4. Miami Marlins

Slowly, but surely they are building a young core that will contend for a Wild Card spot soon. For now though the likelihood of them trading Sandy Alcantara is increasing daily.

5. Washington Nationals

This franchise is in the midst of a very long and arduous rebuilding project that has gone far beyond the one they had from 2006-10.

Player to Watch: DH Kyle Schwarber – Philadelphia Phillies

Best Acquisition: 3B Bo Bichette – New York Mets

New Kid on the Block: P Nolan McLean – New York Mets

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American League West

* – indicates new to team

+ – indicates injury

1. Seattle Mariners

It’s the best time for them to recharge and get back to the ALCS for another shot at their first World Series appearance.

2. Houston Astros

The health of Yordan Alvarez will determine this team’s success. If he suffers an injury then Houston will be in danger of missing the Postseason for consecutive seasons.

3. Texas Rangers

The acquisition of MacKenzie Gore puts their rotation near Seattle’s, but the Rangers lineup doesn’t have the same pop as they’ve had in years past.

4. Athletics

Their lineup will be scoring a ton of runs with the depth they have. Whether they will have the pitching needed to sustain a chance at a .500 record is another matter.

5. Los Angeles Angels

Once again they are plugging in their various holes on the roster with temporary fillers and hoping it works out for them. While their owner continues to gaslight the fanbase into thinking that he is putting together a contender year in and year out.

Player to Watch: C Cal Raleigh – Seattle Mariners

Best Acquisition: P MacKenzie Gore – Texas Rangers

New Kid on the Block: SS Colt Emerson – Seattle Mariners

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