Talkin' Baseball (MLB Podcast) Our 2026 Predictions!
Mar 25, 2026
They lay out bold 2026 predictions, naming division winners, wild-card sleepers, and a World Series matchup. They debate AL and NL pennant races, including Yankees, Mariners, Dodgers, and surprise contenders. They compare AI and MLB The Show simulations, review simulated midseason trades, and highlight key roster moves and breakout players.
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Learn From Last Year Before Making Picks
- Review last year's predictions and learn from big misses like overvaluing surprise teams and late-season collapses.
- Both hosts admit they were burned by teams like the Orioles and Rangers and stress humility in preseason picks.
Mariners Are AL West Favorites Due To Continuity
- The AL West appears tilted toward the Mariners as the most complete team with postseason hunger and a settled roster.
- Both hosts praise Seattle's continuity and experience from prior playoff runs as decisive advantages.
Carlos Correa Near Drowning Story From Lake Minnetonka
- Trevor recounts Carlos Correa nearly drowning in Lake Minnetonka, describing how he cramped and clung to a buoy until rescued.
- He frames the incident as a life-changing moment that could refocus Correa on baseball.