MLB 2026: Surprising Division Winners and Shocking Upsets You Won’t See Coming
Now, the list of teams expected to allow more runs might be even shorter, considering the unproven pitching and high-scoring environment in Sacramento, but the A’s have enough thump to keep themselves in contention if they find even mild improvements from a young group of arms.
Fagan’s Winner: Seattle Mariners
The rotation, a strength for years now, is as good as ever. The lineup, fortified by the arrival of Brendan Donovan and the return of Josh Naylor, is better than it has been in many years. The early order of business is trying to get Julio Rodriguez on track quickly; despite significant first/second-half splits – .737 OPS prior to the All-Star break, .902 it – he’s registered three top-seven MVP finishes in his first four seasons. The division should be competitive, and they’ll need him producing all year to finish in first place.


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