The Biggest MLB Hot Takes for the 2026 Season

Read ESPN's article alongside us: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48412525/mlb-2026-season-predictions-early-hot-takes-division-winner-world-series-picks Our episode of last year's hot takes: https://youtu.be/ZHHauzpVVz4 Go to treerolls.com and use code JAKE420 for 25% off your first order. Our listeners can buy one prescription pair and get 20% off additional pairs at warbyparker.com/BAKERS — and using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #ad ++++++++++++ 0:00 Last Year's Takes 9:00 Walks Will Be Over 10% 10:50 Former Top Pitching Prospects That Will Break Out 16:30 Yordan Alvarez Will Win MVP 19:00 Manager of the Year Three-peat 20:25 Ben Rice Top-10 MVP 26:00 The Pirates Win the NL Central 34:15 Cleveland Guardians into the World Series 35:45 Chase Burns Cy Young 39:15 Shea Langeliers 50 Homer Season 42:00 Marlins Win NL East & Sandy Alcantara Wins Cy Young 46:50 NBA Play In Games were GREAT The Biggest MLB Hot Takes for the 2026 Season Breaking Down ESPN's Baseball Hot Takes Going Through ESPN's Hot Takes from Least to Most Spicy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.