{"id":612611,"date":"2026-03-08T02:40:01","date_gmt":"2026-03-08T02:40:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/612611\/"},"modified":"2026-03-08T02:40:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T02:40:01","slug":"projecting-win-loss-records-for-all-30-mlb-teams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/612611\/","title":{"rendered":"Projecting Win-Loss Records for all 30 MLB Teams"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The first pitch of the 2026 Major League Baseball season is scheduled for Wednesday, March 25, with the New York Yankees facing the San Francisco Giants on Netflix. The rest of the league follows on Opening Day that Thursday, officially starting what should be another exciting year for baseball. As we do every year, we\u2019re delivering MLB projections for each club this season.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s dive into our 2026 MLB predictions for each team. We\u2019ll take it division by division, starting with the American League followed by the National League.<\/p>\n<p>Toronto Blue Jays \u2013 89-73<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MLB-World-Series-Los-Angeles-Dodgers-at-Toronto-Blue-Jays-27421470.jpg\" alt=\"MLB Predictions 2026\" class=\"wp-image-1402806\"  \/>Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/toronto-blue-jays\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"536\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Toronto Blue Jays<\/a> delivered a 20-win improvement in 2025, reaching the postseason and coming within one out of winning the World Series. While Bo Bichette\u2019s bat is gone, Toronto upgraded its pitching staff with the additions of Dylan Cease, Cody Ponce and Tyler Rogers. We still anticipate this being a top-10 lineup, and with some of the top competition in the AL East dealing with injuries early in the season, we think that could be a difference-maker that allows the Blue Jays to win the division.<\/p>\n<p>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/mlb\/best-mlb-players-by-position-2026\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Best MLB Players by Position 2026, Top Player at 11 Positions<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Baltimore Orioles \u2013 87-75<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MLB-Baltimore-Orioles-at-New-York-Yankees-27176038.jpg\" alt=\"MLB Predictions 2026\" class=\"wp-image-1402807\"  \/>Brad Penner-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p id=\"h-baltimore-orioles\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/baltimore-orioles\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"142\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Baltimore Orioles<\/a> fell short of expectations in 2025, in part because much of the young core everyone had high expectations for failed to meet them. Fortunately, ownership finally committed to spending money and added Pete Alonso\u2019s right-handed pop to the lineup. Injuries have already proven to be a bit of an issue for Baltimore this spring, and the Orioles rotation is by no means exceptional. However, improvements along the margins and a 30-homer bat coming to Baltimore, paired with improvements from Gunnar Henderson, Samuel Basallo and Colton Cowser, can get the Orioles into a wild-card spot.<\/p>\n<p>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/mlb\/mlb-awards-predictions-2026\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">MLB Awards Predictions 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>New York Yankees \u2013 87-75<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MLB-Detroit-Tigers-at-New-York-Yankees-27058366.jpg\" alt=\"MLB Predictions 2026\" class=\"wp-image-1402809\"  \/>Brad Penner-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p id=\"h-new-york-yankees\">If the <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/new-york-yankees\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"154\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">New York Yankees<\/a> had a healthy Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rod\u00f3n and Clarke Schmidt, we\u2019d pick this club to win the AL East. However, all three starters are sidelined to start the 2026 MLB season, and there are no guarantees Cole will be back to his normal self in his first season post-Tommy John surgery. There\u2019s also been turnover in the bullpen, opening the door to a little volatility. The Yankees\u2019 lineup, led by an MVP-caliber season from Aaron Judge, will still be enough to get them into the postseason. Once October arrives, things get a lot more interesting with this pitching staff.<\/p>\n<p>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/mlb\/best-mlb-right-fielders-2026\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Best MLB Right Fielders 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Boston Red Sox \u2013 85-77<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"526\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MLB-Boston-Red-Sox-at-Athletics-27044952.jpg\" alt=\"MLB Predictions 2026\" class=\"wp-image-1402812\"  \/>Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p id=\"h-boston-red-sox\">The ceiling for the 2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/boston-red-sox\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"227\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Boston Red Sox<\/a> is an AL East title and potentially the American League pennant. Boston\u2019s rotation is the best in baseball, and the back end of the bullpen will preserve a majority of leads in critical spots. The unknown all comes down to what the Red Sox get out of the likes of Marcelo Mayer, Ceddanne Rafaela, Caleb Durbin and even Trevor Story at the plate. We do tend to like teams that boast great pitching and are good defensively, but the excellence of the AL East paired with some consistency questions at key spots in the batting order are reasons to have pause with Boston.<\/p>\n<p>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/mlb\/best-mlb-rotations-2026\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Best MLB Rotations 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Tampa Bay Rays \u2013 76-88<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MLB-Tampa-Bay-Rays-at-Chicago-Cubs-27074932.jpg\" alt=\"MLB Predictions 2026\" class=\"wp-image-1402814\"  \/>Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p id=\"h-tampa-bay-rays\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/tampa-bay-rays\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"117\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Tampa Bay Rays<\/a> have finished within eight games of .500 or better every year since 2017. No matter who is on the roster, this team always finds a way to be competitive. Last season did demonstrate, however, that the young Rays can go through some massive dips. Run production will likely dip with the team\u2019s return to Tropicana Field, and pitching remains a massive question mark. We have no doubt that Tampa Bay will find a way to win 70-plus games, but the top-heavy division might result in the Rays finishing 10 games below .500 for the first time in a decade.<\/p>\n<p>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/mlb\/mlb-power-rankings-2026-february\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">MLB Power Rankings 2026, Evaluating all 30 Teams<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Detroit Tigers \u2013 89-93<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MLB-Playoffs-Detroit-Tigers-at-Seattle-Mariners-27257438.jpg\" alt=\"MLB Predictions 2026\" class=\"wp-image-1402817\"  \/>Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p id=\"h-detroit-tigers\">There are going to be Tarik Skubal trade rumors in the early months of the season and plenty of debate about whether he should be moved in his walk year. Given our expectation that the <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/detroit-tigers\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"198\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Detroit Tigers<\/a> will win the AL Central comfortably, we can\u2019t fathom a scenario where the two-time AL Cy Young Award winner is traded. Detroit\u2019s rotation is outstanding, and the Tigers\u2019 lineup isn\u2019t short on sources of run production, either. There\u2019s honestly a chance that the Tigers win 90 games for the first time since 2014, and we think they could finish with the best record in the American League this season.<\/p>\n<p>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/mlb\/best-mlb-pitchers-2026-ranking-best-starting-pitchers-right-now\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Best MLB Pitchers 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Kansas City Royals \u2013 82-80<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"526\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MLB-Kansas-City-Royals-at-Athletics-27178463.jpg\" alt=\"MLB Predictions 2026\" class=\"wp-image-1402819\"  \/>Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p id=\"h-kansas-city-royals\">Until the <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/kansas-city-royals\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"504\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Kansas City Royals<\/a> get more aggressive about surrounding Bobby Witt Jr. with more talent, it\u2019s hard to envision a scenario where this club makes up ground in the American League. We do believe Witt can win AL MVP this season, but that\u2019ll be more of a testament to his production and impact rather than Kansas City\u2019s record. Moving the fences in will help the Royals score more consistently, and Jac Caglianone is due for a big step forward. Unfortunately for the Royals, we don\u2019t have much faith in the pitching staff being anything better than a league-average unit. There\u2019s not enough talent in the lineup or bullpen to make up for that.<\/p>\n<p>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/mlb\/best-mlb-shortstops-2026\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Best MLB Shortstops 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Cleveland Guardians \u2013 77-85<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MLB-New-York-Yankees-at-Cleveland-Guardians-25982778.jpg\" alt=\"MLB Predictions 2026\" class=\"wp-image-1402821\"  \/>David Dermer-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p id=\"h-cleveland-guardians\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/cleveland-guardians\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"51298\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Cleveland Guardians<\/a> were two games below .500 entering the final week of August and then pulled off a final stretch with a 24-8 record. We tend to believe the better indicator of what this team is came during that 130-game stretch. Besides, Cleveland made minimal moves this offseason to address its shortcomings, and this team is multiple tiers below the Tigers and a tier below the Royals.<\/p>\n<p>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/mlb\/best-mlb-third-basemen-2026\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Best MLB Third Basemen 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Minnesota Twins \u2013 75-87<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MLB-Game-One-Cleveland-Guardians-at-Minnesota-Twins-27129785.jpg\" alt=\"MLB Predictions 2026\" class=\"wp-image-1402823\"  \/>Matt Krohn-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p id=\"h-minnesota-twins\">Needless to say, our expectations for the <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/minnesota-twins\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"116\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Minnesota Twins<\/a> in 2026 are quite low. Ownership has done everything in its power to demonstrate that investing in a winning product is not even in the top 50 of priorities. That sentiment can impact a clubhouse, especially if a team gets off to a slow start. There will be promising signs from Luke Keaschall, Matt Wallner and Taj Bradley, but Minnesota will get off to a sluggish start, and the trade speculation for a selling club will sink things further. Truly, the only hope is that Joe Ryan and Byron Buxton can be traded to competitive clubs and Minnesota commits to a full rebuild.<\/p>\n<p>Chicago White Sox \u2013 70-92<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MLB-Spring-Training-Chicago-White-Sox-at-Chicago-Cubs-28295668.jpg\" alt=\"MLB Predictions 2026\" class=\"wp-image-1402825\"  \/>Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p id=\"h-chicago-white-sox\">It wasn\u2019t exactly the most conventional offseason for the <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/chicago-white-sox\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"167\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Chicago White Sox<\/a>, given they shed payroll and signed the likes of Munetaka Murakami and Seranthony Dominguez. However, it at least makes this club a bit more interesting to watch in 2026. We\u2019re excited to see what Shane Smith, Kyle Teel, Colson Montgomery and Murakami can do this season in a situation with no pressure. There\u2019s at least enough upside in Chicago to think this team might have a decent shot at 70 wins for the first time since 2023.<\/p>\n<p>Seattle Mariners \u2013 88-74<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MLB-Playoffs-Seattle-Mariners-at-Toronto-Blue-Jays-27378088.jpg\" alt=\"MLB Predictions 2026\" class=\"wp-image-1402827\"  \/>Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p id=\"h-seattle-mariners\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/seattle-mariners\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"231\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Seattle Mariners<\/a> are absolutely capable of winning the American League pennant in 2026. We view the entirety of the pitching staff as a top-five unit in baseball when healthy, and that group is balanced out by a top-10 lineup. A full season of Josh Naylor and the acquisition of Brendan Donovan should help aid in the consistency of Seattle, and there is also ceiling here because of Dominic Canzone\u2019s bat and the lingering hopes of Julio Rodr\u00edguez finally putting together a first half that resembles his MVP-caliber production in the second half of seasons. Home-field advantage is absolutely on the table for Seattle, but winning the AL West is a safer bet given the moderate durability concerns with some starting pitchers.<\/p>\n<p>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/mlb\/best-mlb-catchers-2026\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Best MLB Catchers 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Texas Rangers \u2013 85-77<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"502\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MLB-Los-Angeles-Angels-at-Texas-Rangers-26941588.jpg\" alt=\"MLB Predictions 2026\" class=\"wp-image-1402828\"  \/>Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p id=\"h-texas-rangers\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/texas-rangers\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"114\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Texas Rangers<\/a> lineup, in part due to injuries, wasted fantastic pitching in 2025. Even if the Rangers rotation cannot replicate its success from last season, it can still be a top-five staff in the AL if everyone stays healthy. That tasks youngsters like Evan Carter, Josh Jung and Wyatt Langford to take further steps forward in the batter\u2019s box while Corey Seager stays healthy and Jake Burger rebounds from a rough season. We are confident in Langford taking that next step, emerging as an All-Star outfielder in 2026. The other factors are far more uncertain. While 87 wins could be on the table for Texas in a best-case scenario, the volatility with this roster makes them likelier to hang around the .500 mark.<\/p>\n<p>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/mlb\/best-mlb-left-fielders-2026\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Best Left Fielders in MLB 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Houston Astros \u2013 83-79<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MLB-Houston-Astros-at-Atlanta-Braves-27064901.jpg\" alt=\"MLB Predictions 2026\" class=\"wp-image-1402829\"  \/>Brett Davis-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p id=\"h-houston-astros\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/houston-astros\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"389\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Houston Astros<\/a> have posted a winning record in five consecutive seasons\u2014or 10, if you exclude the pandemic-shortened 2020 campaign. Unfortunately, this team\u2014namely Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa, and Christian Walker\u2014is losing the battle to Father Time, and the rotation always seems to be missing at least one key starter for a significant stretch. Gone are the days when either the lineup or the pitching staff could carry the club while the other figured things out or got healthy. What you have now is an Astros roster that is good enough to be competitive, but it now finds itself looking up at a lot more teams in the American League.<\/p>\n<p>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/mlb\/best-mlb-closers-2026\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Best MLB Closers 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Sacramento Athletics \u2013 78-84<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MLB-Athletics-at-Boston-Red-Sox-27110403.jpg\" alt=\"MLB Predictions 2026\" class=\"wp-image-1402830\"  \/>David Butler II-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p id=\"h-sacramento-athletics\">We wish we could be even more optimistic about the Sacramento Athletics. The lineup boasts an MVP-caliber hitter in Nick Kurtz with exceptional surrounding talent in Brent Rooker, Tyler Soderstrom, Shea Langeliers, Jacob Wilson and Lawrence Butler, with Jeff McNeil now even a part of it. There is a real scenario where the Athletics finish top-five in runs scored. Unfortunately for Sacramento, pitching matters. The Athletics have a bottom-five pitching staff and, without fail, that always comes back to bite you in a 162-game season.<\/p>\n<p>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/mlb\/best-mlb-lineups-2026\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Best MLB Lineups 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Los Angeles Angels \u2013 69-93<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MLB-Spring-Training-San-Francisco-Giants-at-Los-Angeles-Angels-28329121.jpg\" alt=\"MLB Predictions 2026\" class=\"wp-image-1402832\"  \/>Allan Henry-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p id=\"h-los-angeles-angels\">It is a shame that this is how Mike Trout\u2019s career has to wind down, but the future Hall of Famer also chose this path. The <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/los-angeles-angels\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"398\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Los Angeles Angels<\/a> are banking on the likes of Yoan Moncada, Jorge Soler, Josh Lowe and Jo Adell in 2026, ingredients for a lineup that finishes in the bottom 10 for runs scored with one of the highest strikeout rates in Major League Baseball. As for the pitching in Los Angeles? Well, maybe Alek Manoah and Grayson Rodriguez miraculously tap into what made them top prospects, but we are not betting on it with this coaching staff. Suffice to say, the Angels will probably be one of the worst teams in the American League again.<\/p>\n<p>New York Mets \u2013 88-74<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MLB-St.-Louis-Cardinals-at-New-York-Mets-25975483.jpg\" alt=\"MLB Predictions 2026\" class=\"wp-image-1403738\"  \/>Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p id=\"h-new-york-mets\">While losing Pete Alonso hurts a bit, adding Bo Bichette, Jorge Polanco and Luis Robert Jr. should more than make up for it for the <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/new-york-mets\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"671\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">New York Mets<\/a>. Robert and Marcus Semien will also help improve New York\u2019s infield defense, especially if Bichette can at least field the position well. Of course, the real excitement with the Mets centers around what could be a co-ace pairing with Freddy Peralta and Nolan McLean. With the depth behind them and our expectations for Devin Williams in 2026, this could be a top-10 pitching staff. It will be a third consecutive winning season for New York, and we believe it will end with their best record since 2022.<\/p>\n<p>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/mlb\/best-mlb-second-basemen-2026\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Best MLB Second Basemen 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Atlanta Braves \u2013 86-76<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MLB-Spring-Training-Detroit-Tigers-at-Atlanta-Braves-28327964.jpg\" alt=\"MLB Predictions 2026\" class=\"wp-image-1403739\"  \/>Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p id=\"h-atlanta-braves\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/atlanta-braves\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"368\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Atlanta Braves<\/a> seem forever snake-bitten, with the latest evidence being the 162-game suspension for Jurickson Profar, coming just a few months after the hand injury to Ha-Seong Kim. That is not even accounting for the fact that Spencer Schwellenbach is on the 60-day injured list, with AJ Smith-Shawver still recovering from Tommy John surgery, all at a time when Hurston Waldrep is working his way back from elbow surgery. It will be a testament to the front of the Braves\u2019 rotation and the core of the Atlanta lineup that this club still contends for a Wild Card spot.<\/p>\n<p>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/uncategorized\/best-mlb-first-basemen-2026\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Best MLB First Basemen 2026,<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Philadelphia Phillies \u2013 86-76<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MLB-Playoffs-Los-Angeles-Dodgers-at-Philadelphia-Phillies-27263369.jpg\" alt=\"MLB Predictions 2026\" class=\"wp-image-1403741\"  \/>Eric Hartline-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p id=\"h-philadelphia-phillies\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/philadelphia-phillies\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"82\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Philadelphia Phillies<\/a> are effectively running it back with the same lineup as last season, only now hoping that Adolis Garc\u00eda can recapture some of his magic from a few seasons ago. It\u2019s not exactly a winning recipe when you have an aging Trea Turner, Bryce Harper and J.T. Realmuto, with Alec Bohm failing to live up to expectations. Still, the Phillies pitching staff is a delight to watch and will be an elite unit when Zack Wheeler returns. If we had more faith in the lineup, this would be the pick to win the National League East.<\/p>\n<p>Miami Marlins \u2013 75-87<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MLB-St.-Louis-Cardinals-at-Miami-Marlins-26889531.jpg\" alt=\"MLB Predictions 2026\" class=\"wp-image-1403742\"  \/>Jim Rassol-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p id=\"h-miami-marlins\">At this stage of their rebuild, the <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/miami-marlins\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"1567\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Miami Marlins<\/a> are really just finding their footing in the National League East. It is great to see what Xavier Edwards has made of his career, and given what Kyle Stowers did in 2025, maybe Agust\u00edn Ram\u00edrez and Owen Caissie are the breakout bats in Miami this year. The starting rotation is a lot more intriguing, albeit with the obvious durability caveats involving Eury P\u00e9rez and Max Meyer, as well as the question marks surrounding Chris Paddack and Braxton Garrett. At a minimum, the Marlins should feel confident that they will not be anywhere near a 100-loss team.<\/p>\n<p>Washington Nationals \u2013 66-96<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MLB-Tampa-Bay-Rays-at-Washington-Nationals-26973193.jpg\" alt=\"MLB Predictions 2026\" class=\"wp-image-1403743\"  \/>Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p id=\"h-washington-nationals\">How many rebuilds is this now for the <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/washington-nationals\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"243\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Washington Nationals<\/a>? We get why MacKenzie Gore was traded, and there are strong arguments to be made for C.J. Abrams to be dealt this summer. With that said, we are looking at a sixth consecutive season where the Nationals are projected to lose 90-plus games; they were bad enough in the 2020 season (.433 winning percentage) that the streak feels even longer. We want to be excited about Dylan Crews making real strides after a rough rookie season, creating an electric tandem in the lineup with James Wood. There is just that inescapable feeling of a perpetual rebuild in Washington, and that can have an effect on young players in the years to come.<\/p>\n<p>Chicago Cubs \u2013 88-74<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MLB-Spring-Training-Colorado-Rockies-at-Chicago-Cubs-28337958.jpg\" alt=\"MLB Predictions 2026\" class=\"wp-image-1403963\"  \/>Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p id=\"h-chicago-cubs\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/chicago-cubs\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"111\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Chicago Cubs<\/a> now boast one of the best rosters in Major League Baseball, with the offseason additions of Alex Bregman and Edward Cabrera addressing glaring weaknesses from last season. While there might not be a National League MVP candidate or Cy Young Award winner in Chicago, this team is good across the board, and that is with Justin Steele working his way back from elbow surgery. While the Cubs do not necessarily have the elite tier of difference-makers to potentially win the World Series, it would not be a surprise if Wrigley Field hosted a few National League Championship Series games in October.<\/p>\n<p>Milwaukee Brewers \u2013 84-78<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MLB-Spring-Training-Chicago-White-Sox-at-Milwaukee-Brewers-28356942.jpg\" alt=\"MLB Predictions 2026\" class=\"wp-image-1403964\"  \/>Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p id=\"h-milwaukee-brewers\">It is certainly possible that the <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/milwaukee-brewers\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"112\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Milwaukee Brewers<\/a> could make this projection look foolish by the summer. After all, this club has three consecutive seasons with 90-plus wins and has won the National League Central each time. However, the Freddy Peralta trade did leave a real void near the front of the rotation that we are not sure Jacob Misiorowski is ready to fill as an ace. Brandon Woodruff is also a durability risk in his age-33 season, and the Brewers probably will not have a top-10 lineup in 2026. Milwaukee could surprise us again, but right now there just is not a ton of faith in this roster even challenging for 88 wins.<\/p>\n<p>Pittsburgh Pirates \u2013 81-81<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MLB-Spring-Training-Pittsburgh-Pirates-at-Atlanta-Braves-28336906.jpg\" alt=\"MLB Predictions 2026\" class=\"wp-image-1403965\"  \/>Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p id=\"h-pittsburgh-pirates\">Maybe we are being too optimistic with the <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/pittsburgh-pirates\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"255\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Pittsburgh Pirates<\/a>. What we see is a club that, with the acquisitions of Brandon Lowe, Marcell Ozuna and Ryan O\u2019Hearn, could actually challenge for league-average run production this season. That would be enough that, paired with excellent pitching, Pittsburgh could at least be in the conversation for a .500 record this season. Plus, with the farm system in place and top prospect Konnor Griffin coming, we are optimistic that Pittsburgh could have its first non-losing season since 2018.<\/p>\n<p>Cincinnati Reds \u2013 76-86<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MLB-Spring-Training-Los-Angeles-Dodgers-at-Cincinnati-Reds-28409618.jpg\" alt=\"MLB Predictions 2026\" class=\"wp-image-1403966\"  \/>Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p id=\"h-cincinnati-reds\">Elly De La Cruz\u2019s production tailed off in the second half of last season, and ace Hunter Greene is dealing with elbow stiffness. If the <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/cincinnati-reds\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"432\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Cincinnati Reds<\/a>\u2019 two best players cannot carry this team for the entire season, it could get ugly in Ohio. With that said, another strong campaign from TJ Friedl, paired with the return of Eugenio Su\u00e1rez to Cincinnati, should at least give a bit more stability to this lineup. Plus, we do love the Reds\u2019 rotation when everyone is healthy. Another losing season feels inevitable, but at least there are aspects of this ballclub that make it enjoyable to watch.<\/p>\n<p>St. Louis Cardinals \u2013 74-88<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"526\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MLB-Spring-Training-New-York-Mets-at-St.-Louis-Cardinals-28355493.jpg\" alt=\"MLB Predictions 2026\" class=\"wp-image-1403967\"  \/>Sam Navarro-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p id=\"h-st-louis-cardinals\">We commend the <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/st-louis-cardinals\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"390\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">St. Louis Cardinals<\/a> for committing fully to the rebuild, and this will be one of the youngest teams in Major League Baseball this season. On the one hand, that means seeing flashes of promise from the likes of JJ Wetherholt, Ivan Herrera, Masyn Winn, and Matthew Liberatore. However, there will also be prolonged cold spells, both from a lineup featuring young players looking to establish themselves\u2014such as Nolan Gorman and Jordan Walker\u2014along with a pitching staff that is largely unproven. The source for optimism stems from the belief that the overhaul within the organization creates a better future and improved player development.<\/p>\n<p>Los Angeles Dodgers \u2013 100-62<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MLB-Spring-Training-Los-Angeles-Dodgers-at-Cleveland-Guardians-28388865.jpg\" alt=\"MLB Predictions 2026\" class=\"wp-image-1403968\"  \/>Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p id=\"h-los-angeles-dodgers\">We do believe the <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/los-angeles-dodgers\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"716\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Los Angeles Dodgers<\/a> can finish the season with 100 wins, even with the guarantee that injuries will keep striking the rotation. Los Angeles boasts better pitching depth than it did a year ago, both for the rotation and bullpen, all the while rostering the league\u2019s top lineup. Plus, the National League West isn\u2019t quite as strong as it used to be. While it is an easy pick, this team does feel destined to head back to the World Series and join exclusive company with a three-peat as champions.<\/p>\n<p>Arizona Diamondbacks \u2013 86-76<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Syndication-Arizona-Republic-27162714.jpg\" alt=\"MLB Predictions 2026\" class=\"wp-image-1403969\"  \/>Joe Rondone\/The Republic \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p id=\"h-arizona-diamondbacks\">If Corbin Burnes and Merrill Kelly were healthy, the <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/arizona-diamondbacks\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"336\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Arizona Diamondbacks<\/a> might be one of the 10 best teams in baseball. Unfortunately for the Diamondbacks, Burnes is sidelined until the summer while recovering from Tommy John surgery and Kelly is likely starting the season on the injured list. With that said, the Diamondbacks made improvements defensively this winter, and we see plenty of reasons to believe this club could finish top-10 in run production. Snagging a Wild Card spot is absolutely on the table for Arizona, and there could even be a bit of a postseason run if it gets the right playoff matchup and has a healthy rotation.<\/p>\n<p>San Diego Padres \u2013 83-79<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MLB-San-Diego-Padres-at-Colorado-Rockies-27030499.jpg\" alt=\"MLB Predictions 2026\" class=\"wp-image-1403970\"  \/>Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p id=\"h-san-diego-padres\">Since 2020, the San Diego Padres have finished below .500 just once, and they have won 79-plus games in each season. That is to say that even after a quiet offseason and with the looming sale of the club leading to budget constraints, this team will likely find ways to win. San Diego still boasts an excellent bullpen and could have one of the most productive lineups in the National League, health permitting. So, while the rotation may face durability questions, we suspect the talent on this roster will stay above a .500 record this season.<\/p>\n<p>San Francisco Giants \u2013 81-81<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MLB-Spring-Training-Chicago-Cubs-at-San-Francisco-Giants-28316231.jpg\" alt=\"MLB Predictions 2026\" class=\"wp-image-1403971\"  \/>Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p id=\"h-san-francisco-giants\">It is a tale as old as time: the <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/san-francisco-giants\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"281\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">San Francisco Giants<\/a> roster is just good enough for this team to be average. There will be stretches where they take a series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, beat the Arizona Diamondbacks and win six or seven games in a row. We will see speculation about San Francisco being a buyer at the Major League Baseball trade deadline. However, not enough was done in the winter to improve the back end of the rotation, and it is hard to have much faith in the bullpen. On the bright side, the farm system is finally on the rise.<\/p>\n<p>Colorado Rockies \u2013 60-102<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MLB-Spring-Training-Colorado-Rockies-at-Chicago-Cubs-28337941.jpg\" alt=\"MLB Predictions 2026\" class=\"wp-image-1403972\"  \/>Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p id=\"h-colorado-rockies\">Let\u2019s make it a fourth consecutive season with 100-plus losses for the <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/colorado-rockies\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"2088\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Colorado Rockies<\/a>. Coming off one of the worst single seasons in the last 40 years, it is fair to argue that the team did little this offseason to create a semblance of hope for the immediate future. The Rockies are going to be the club that everyone beats up on in 2026. We have put as much effort into forecasting positives for the team as its ownership has in investing in the on-field product and player development.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img alt=\"avatar\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_5578.jpeg\"  class=\"avatar avatar-70 photo\" height=\"70\" width=\"70\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\t\tMatt  Johnson  is  Senior  Editor  of  NFL  and  College  Football  for  Sportsnaut.  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