Bold Predictions for the 2026 Season!

Eno and DVR discuss Cristopher Sánchez's new deal with the Phillies and Konnor Griffin falling short of the Pirates' Opening Day roster before sharing their bold predictions for the upcoming season.

Rundown

0:40 Cristopher Sánchez: Gets Extension w/Phillies

3:22 Konnor Griffin: Assigned to Minor League Camp

7:49 Trivia! Three Qualified Hitters Age-21 or Younger in 2025

10:18 It’s Bold Predictions Time!

12:45 Eno’s Bold Predictions: 1. Wyatt Langford Goes 30-30

16:24 DVR’s Bold Predictions: 1. Yordan Alvarez Wins AL MVP

20:32 Eno’s Bold Predictions: 2. The Number of Pitchers with Multiple Changeups Will Double This Year

25:41 DVR’s Bold Predictions: 2. The Marlins Will Have a Top-Five Rotation

30:00 Eno’s Bold Predictions: 3. The Braves Miss the Playoffs (Again)

35:55 DVR’s Bold Predictions: 3. The A’s Lead the League in Runs Scored

43:08 Surprising Roster Decisions: Dylan Crews & Jasson Domínguez Sent to Triple-A

52:08 Pitching Job Battles: Mick Abel Wins Rotation Spot Over Zebby Matthews

56:47 Sticking for Opening Day: Justin Crawford & Carson Benge

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