The MLB 2026 season is almost here, and we’re not waiting for the standings to tell us what to think. We kick things off with a real fan question that turns into a bigger debate: is 162 games still the right length when the MLB playoff format keeps expanding and October weather starts changing how the sport looks on TV and in the ballpark? From freezing April nights to the idea of starting closer to May, we get honest about what makes the baseball experience better for players and fans.

Then we go full season preview mode with a panel and a pile of predictions. I’m joined by TJ, Tony, Bob Gavalier, and Fiddy as we pick World Series matchups, wrestle with the “Dodgers problem,” and try to sort out a wild American League that could send a lot of good teams home early. We talk Red Sox, Royals, Tigers, Yankees, Mariners, Mets, Brewers, and the ripple effects of pitching depth, health, and deadline moves. If you’re looking for 2026 MLB predictions that sound like what you’d hear at the bar after a game, this is that conversation.

We also hit the fun debates that always matter more than they should: which teams will surprise everyone, which contenders could face-plant, whether afternoon games beat night games, and who really has the better managerial resume between Terry Francona and Dave Roberts. Finally, we break down the pitch clock, the ghost runner in extra innings, and why rule changes can improve pace while still leaving fans divided on tradition. Subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review, then tell us your 2026 World Series pick: who’s your matchup?

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