Pittsburgh 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.
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Washington 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.
Read more2026 Preview: N.L. West
The Dodgers seemed unready to win either of the last two World Series heading into the playoffs. With their upgrades this year, will this year be “easier?” The answer is probably.
Read more2026 Preview: A.L. East
If Tampa can even get two of their bottom five to hit, they have a chance to win 90.
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