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Chicago Cubs 2026 Forecast
Pete Crow-Armstrong is trying to hit a home run every time up. Yes, he hit 31 home runs. Yes, he drove in 95. But, he also left 281 men on base. That was 12th worst in the majors. He was exposed in the National League Division Series against Milwaukee (.118 ave., six strikeouts and one walk.).
Read morePittsburgh Pirates 2026 Forecast 
The team has a bunch of question marks on the mound but several solid players offensively. If everything goes perfectly and the pitching comes around, they could be in the playoff hunt.
Read moreWashington Nationals 2026 Forecast
If Miles Mikolas (ERA of about 5.00 during the last three years) is your big free agent signing, you’ve got problems.
Read more2026 Preview: N.L. East
It’s going to be a battle. Three teams are pretty obvious playoff contenders.
Read moreMiami Marlins 2026 Forecast
It’s going to be easy to root for this team, but there is not enough starting pitching to get to the playoffs, even if every offensive player adds another 10 points to their batting averages.
Read morePennie! Balk!
Gausman was rocking back and forth on his left foot. In rhythm, he rocked, rocked, lifted his leg and delivered a pitch. Merzel called it immediately. Dodger, Hyeseong Kim was awarded second base.
Read moreDo We Only Get One Chance To Use Our Oven Mitts and Move Second Base?
The incentive to run is clearly already there. In 2024, a record 122 players stole at least 10 bases, with 48 reaching 20 or more. Similar totals followed in 2023 and 2025. Additional “incentives” are unnecessary.
The use of enlarged sliding mitts are also unnecessary and should be prohibited.
New York Mets 2026 Forecast
Luis García isn’t terrible. His 4.08 career ERA is the second-worst of the staff. Richard Lovelady is a lefty. He and his career ERA of 5.35 will likely be shipped out first, if he continues to give up more than a run every two innings.
Read moreAtlanta Braves 2026 Forecast
Assume the worst, celebrate if all goes well.
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