2309 - Bold Predictions for 2026

Notes – March 22, 2026 @ 3pmSegment 1 – News and Notes1.Dylan Crews was demoted this weekend. While surprising on one level, I had concerns after reviewing the data over the winter and shared that with our Patreon members. Plus, he just didn’t perform well this spring.a.How concerned are you for the long term for Crews?2.Brandon Sproat wins the fifth starter role over Logan Henderson.a.I liked the deal that brought Sproat to Milwaukee, and he had a great spring. Your thoughts?3.Logan Henderson might be back, as there is talk of Brandon Woodruff not quite being ready. He did not pitch well in his last outing.4.Marcelo Mayer wins the second base job over Kristian Campbell.a.Thoughts on Mayer this season.b.What happened to Kristian Campbell – from the penthouse to the doghouse5.As discussed, Jasson Dominguez will start the season in the minor leagues. Let’s see if he can hit lefties.a.Are you worried long-term about him? He’s only 23 – just turned 23 last month. 6.Carson Benge will go north with the team. He posted a great batting average this spring, but he only hit one extra-base hit.a.What are your thoughts for him in 2026? 7.Trey Yesavage has a shoulder impingement and will start the season on the IL.a.Why doesn’t this surprise me?8.Andrew Painter appears to have secured the fifth starter spot in Philadelphia – although, I haven’t seen official confirmation yet.t.a.Thoughts on him this season?Segment 2 – Guys you avoided at the draftWe talked about all the players we liked for 2026, give me a couple of players you just avoided and why.Segment 3 – 2026 Bold predictions – Mine are listed•HittersoWyatt Langford emerges as a superstar and becomes a first-round pick in 2027oRoman Anthony hits 40 home runs and becomes the face of the Red SoxoCoby Mayo hits .270 with 28 home runs, and despite ugly defense at third, keeps Jordan Westburg on the bench when he returns.Bonus: In the offseason, the Orioles will try to trade Pete Alonso, but will instead move Rutschman. This will move Basallo full-time to catcher and Mayo full-time to DH.Since the emperor has no clothes, the junior members of the Orioles front office will be thinking they made a mistake in signing Pete Alonso, but nobody will have the courage to bring it up to GM Mike Elias.oJac Caglione hits 50 home runs but fantasy managers have to deal with his .225 batting average.oKevin McGonigle will win the April Rookie of the Month award and carry that throughout the season to easily win ROY•PitchingoShane Baz finally puts things together in Baltimore and becomes a Top 20 to 25 starting pitcher in the game.oIn July, the Dodgers starting rotation will be Shohei Ohtani, Emmet Sheehan, River Ryan, and Landon Knack. By late July, they will jump the gun on everyone and trade for Tarik Skubal oRobby Snelling will get the first call in Miami, but it’s Thomas White who excels, pushing Snelling back to Triple-A.oHogan Harris saves 30 games for the A’soRiver Ryan will win the NL ROY as he’ll dominate once all the Dodgers pitchers get hurt in May. CloseWhat are you doing for Opening Day?