04/09/2026
MLB
MLB 2026 Hot Picks
By George McRae
The 2026 MLB season is barely a few weeks old, but it’s already delivering a familiar mix of dominance, volatility, and early overreactions. With Opening Day on March 25 and a full 162-game grind ahead, we’re still in small-sample territory—but not without meaningful signals.
At the top, the usual heavyweights are asserting themselves. The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees both look like elite contenders again, ranking among the best teams early in power rankings and results.
Meanwhile, teams like the Milwaukee Brewers and New York Mets are proving that last year’s success wasn’t a fluke—even while dealing with injuries.
NL EAST - MARLINS
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WORLD SERIES - DODGERS
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NL CY Young - Sandy Alcántara
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NL EAST - MARLINS · WORLD SERIES - DODGERS · NL CY Young - Sandy Alcántara ·
2026 so far
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DODGERS THREE-PEAT?
LA Dodgers have picked up where they left off in 2025. Having made some shrewd acquisitions over the winter, baseball’s strongest team is stronger than ever.
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Dark Horses
The Pirates, Marlins and White Sox are just three of the teams to make strong starts despite modest expectations. Konnor Griffin and Sandy Alcántara among the emerging stars.
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JAYS GOT THE BLUES
2025 World Series runners-up Toronto Blue Jays have made a slow start despite a favourable schedule. The Mariners and Red Sox are also struggling this April.
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TIGERS HAVE THE ABS
Detroit Tigers catcher, Dillion Dingler has surged to the top of the league player rankings with 4/4 correct challenges and is 7/7 for wins, as the MLB enters a new era with the ABS system.