2026 MLB Opening Day: New Era, New Predictions
Netflix Takes the Field, New Rules in Play, and My Team-by-Team Record Predictions
The 151st MLB Opening Day is finally upon us, and with a big change to boot: for the first time ever, MLB games will be available on Netflix. Tonight, the New York Yankees take on the San Francisco Giants at 8:05 PM EST.
The Automatic Ball and Strike system is now officially in place. This means hitters can challenge a call if they believe it’s a ball, and catchers can challenge if they think it’s a strike. It’s about time.
I don’t want to focus too much on this specific Opening Day, but I’m going to predict the records for each team now.
Also, it’s my birthday!
Thank you all for being part of this journey with me. You’re the reason I keep going!
I share my birthday with Tom Glavine, Dutch Leonard, Travis Fryman, Hyun Jin Ryu, Lee Mazzilli, Dan Wilson, Mike Zunino, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Emmanuel Moseley, Mike White, Elton Johnson, and T.J. McConnell, just to name a few.
2026 MLB Team Record Predictions:
Arizona Diamondbacks: 81-81
Atlanta Braves: 90-72
Baltimore Orioles: 86-76
Boston Red Sox: 87-75
Chicago Cubs: 89-73
Chicago White Sox: 61-101
Cincinnati Reds: 78-84
Cleveland Guardians: 78-84
Colorado Rockies: 54-108
Detroit Tigers: 89-73
Houston Astros: 84-78
Kansas City Royals: 83-79
Los Angeles Angels: 68-94
Los Angeles Dodgers: 101-61
Miami Marlins: 72-90
Milwaukee Brewers: 83-79
Minnesota Twins: 78-84
New York Mets: 92-70
New York Yankees: 89-73
Oakland Athletics: 79-83
Philadelphia Phillies: 90-72
Pittsburgh Pirates: 81-81
San Diego Padres: 83-79
San Francisco Giants: 83-79
Seattle Mariners: 90-72
St. Louis Cardinals: 70-92
Tampa Bay Rays: 79-83
Texas Rangers: 83-79
Toronto Blue Jays: 88-74
Washington Nationals: 58-104