No matter how dreary or dark the offseason may seem, fans approach Opening Day with smiles on their faces. These smiles often lead to bold and sometimes accurate predictions for the season ahead. While we won't know the true outcomes until October, and none of us will remember these predictions when the Mariners are parading through Seattle, let's dive into our 2025 MLB predictions.
1. Mariners (8)
2. Astros (7)
3. Rangers (3)
Grant: "I’m sorry, I can’t pick anyone other than the Astros until I see that their dynasty has actually ended."
Zach M: "I say this every year: I will believe the Astros are dead when I see the body."
Kate: "I am scared of that Rangers lineup and think Evan Carter will return from Triple-A with a vengeance."
Anders: "F*ck it, we ball."
John: "The rest of the league is weaker, and the Mariners have improved since the start of 2024."
1. Tigers (7)
2. Guardians (5)
3. Twins (4)
4. Royals (2)
Kate: "I’m high on the Royals this year; they’ve fixed their pitching and have a star in Cole Ragans."
John: "Do not make me engage with this division; I picked the Twins despite my reservations."
1. Red Sox (11)
2. Yankees (4)
3. Orioles (3)
John: "The Yankees are staring down their first losing season since 1992."
Wild Cards: Orioles (9), Astros (9), Mariners (9), Yankees (9), Rangers (8), Red Sox (4), Guardians (2), Royals (2), Rays (1).
Grant: "Poor White Sox, poor A’s, poor Blue Jays, poor Angels."
John: "This year, the American League is absolutely stacked with 12 competitive teams."
1. Dodgers (18)
Zach M: "The Dodgers have assembled a very good baseball team."
Eric: "Why would you say something so controversial, yet so brave?"
John: "It’s a complicated time to be a Diamondback."
1. Cubs (11)
2. Brewers (7)
Nick: "The Cubs have made moves that could push them to the playoffs, despite some roster holes."
John: "I agree; this could be the year the Cubs’ aggressive strategy pays off against the Brewers."
1. Phillies (9)
2. Braves (5)
3. Mets (4)
John: "Atlanta is an outstanding team; expect two NL teams to win 100 games this year."
Wild Cards: Mets (14), Diamondbacks (13), Braves (8), Phillies (6), Padres (6), Cubs (2), Giants (1).
AL Champions: Red Sox (7), Mariners (5), Yankees (2), Orioles (1), Rangers (1), Royals (1), Tigers (1)
NL Champions: Dodgers (16), Mets (2)
World Series Champions: Dodgers (12), Mariners (2), Red Sox (2), Mets (1), Royals (1)
World Series MVP: Shohei Ohtani (6)
Bobby Witt Jr. (7), Aaron Judge (5), Julio Rodríguez (4), Yordan Alvarez (1), Rafael Devers (1)
Kate: "If the Orioles make it, it’ll be Rutschman, and if the Mariners make it, it’ll be Julio."
John: "They’re not giving Bobby Witt Jr. the MVP for a fourth-place finish."
Shohei Ohtani (12), Juan Soto (4), Francisco Lindor (1), Fernando Tatis Jr. (1)
John: "If Ohtani starts pitching midseason, it’s game over for the competition."
Logan Gilbert (10), Garrett Crochet (5), George Kirby (1), Bryce Miller (1)
Grant: "This is a Mariners blog, and Logan Gilbert is our ace."
John: "His performance is consistently impressive!"
Paul Skenes (10), Zack Wheeler (3), Corbin Burnes (1), Dylan Cease (1), Aaron Nola (1), Yoshinobu Yamamoto (1)
Anders: "The Cy Young typically goes to someone who hits a 90th percentile outcome."
Jacob Wilson (7), Kristian Campbell (4), Roman Anthony (2), Jackson Jobe (2), Cam Smith (2)
Nick: "Wilson is showing power potential that could surprise this season."
Roki Sasaki (9), Dylan Crews (7), Bubba Chandler (1), Matt Shaw (1)
John: "Sasaki has the experience and skill to excel this season."
Mariners Wins: 89
Julio fWAR: 6.6
M’s pitching fWAR leader: Logan Gilbert (16)
M’s reliever with most WPA: Andrés Muñoz (11)
Will a Mariner win a Silver Slugger or Gold Glove? Expect Julio Rodríguez and Cal Raleigh to be strong contenders.
As we gear up for the 2025 MLB season, these predictions are just a glimpse into the excitement that awaits. The American League and National League both have competitive teams and rising stars, making for a thrilling season ahead. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a casual observer, there’s plenty to look forward to in baseball this year!
