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

American League East

* – indicates new to team

+ – indicates injury

1. Toronto Blue Jays

They were so close to winning it all last season. Their depth in the rotation and lineup has improved, but they might miss having Bo Bichette.

2. Baltimore Orioles

It’s a make or break season for them with the young crop of hitters coming due for big paydays. Acquiring Pete Alonso and Taylor Ward puts less pressure on the rest of the bats to shoulder the load.

3. New York Yankees

When Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon return from injury the rotation will come together quickly. The lineup has a few glaring holes though.

4. Boston Red Sox

They shored up the rotation and the bullpen has a solid setup and closing options. There are questions about the lineup though and if the young bats can duplicate their success from last seasons small sample size.

5. Tampa Bay Rays

They’ll return to their home ballpark, but with the penny pinching continuing from ownership it’s going to be a tough year to out duel the rest of the division.

Player to Watch: 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr. – Toronto Blue Jays

Best Acquisition: P Dylan Cease – Toronto Blue Jays

New Kid on the Block: C/DH Samuel Basallo – Baltimore Orioles

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2025 MLB All-Star Teams

For the 95th year of the Midsummer Classic, baseball goes to Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia. The last time the mid-summer classic was played in Atlanta was in 2000. The All-Star game should have been played in Atlanta during the 2021 season, but commissioner Rob Manfred decided to score political points and moved it Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. Now every year there is always a lot of discussion and some of it a little dated about how the teams are put together. No system will ever be perfect. Fans don’t always get it right and managers won’t either, nor the commissioner’s office. The fact that the players are able to vote for participants was a great choice and they know who is deserving. Regardless of who should or shouldn’t be in the game lets just accept that the best players will always be involved one way or another. Here are my all-stars keeping with the rules that every team be represented and a total of 32 players for each league.

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2025 MLB World Series & Awards Predictions

MLB Awards

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

AL MVP – SS Bobby Witt Jr. – Kansas City Royals

NL Cy Young – Paul Skenes – Pittsburgh Pirates

AL Cy Young – Jacob deGrom – Texas Rangers

NL Rookie of the Year – OF Dylan Crews – Washington Nationals

AL Rookie of the Year – SS Jacob Wilson – Athletics

NL Manager of the Year – Craig Counsell – Chicago Cubs

AL Manager of the Year – A.J. Hinch – Detroit Tigers

Postseason Projections

NL Division Winners – Dodgers, Braves, Brewers

NL Wild Card Winners – Cubs, Padres, Phillies

AL Division Winners – Tigers, Rangers, Orioles

AL Wild Card Winners – Yankees, Astros, Mariners

NLCS – Dodgers over Cubs

ALCS – Rangers over Tigers

World Series – Dodgers over Rangers

American League East

* – indicates new to team

+ – indicates injury

1. Baltimore Orioles

Not bringing back Corbin Burnes will sting, but this team is still good enough to make another Postseason appearance. They must find success come October though.

2. New York Yankees

Last year’s World Series defeat, the loss of Juan Soto in free agency and losing Gerritt Cole to Tommy John surgery have knocked them down a peg. Yet, these are still the Yankees and they will find a way.

3. Boston Red Sox

Getting Alex Bregman and overhauling the rotation were solid moves. A lot needs to go right, but they could be vying for a Postseason spot this season.

4. Tampa Bay Rays

They continue to turn out productive majors leaguers in their farm system. It’ll be interesting to see them play a full season at an outdoor field with it being a minor league facility owned by the New York Yankees.

5. Toronto Blue Jays

Vlad Jr. has been extended, but the depth of this organization is thin and the injuries have mounted over the last few seasons.

Player to Watch: OF Aaron Judge – New York Yankees

Best Acquisition: 3B Alex Bregman – Boston Red Sox

New Kid on the Block: 2B Kristian Campbell – Boston Red Sox

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