Each year, at Alofoke Deportes, we venture to predict the future of MLB. We don’t limit ourselves to common forecasts; we seek bold, yet realistic, visions for the season. Now, it’s time to evaluate those predictions for 2025. How did we do? Join us in this analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n
Rating:<\/strong> A+<\/p>\n\n\n\n Looking ahead to 2026:<\/strong> Surpassing a season of 7.7 WAR and a 1.97 ERA will be difficult, but Skenes has the potential. With more starts and better management of his innings, a season of 9 or 10 WAR is possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rating:<\/strong> A+<\/p>\n\n\n\n Looking ahead to 2026:<\/strong> Hoping for better health and consistent rotation performance, the Mariners are aiming for another World Series appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rating:<\/strong> A+<\/p>\n\n\n\n Looking ahead to 2026:<\/strong> Williams had a breakout season. If he can reduce walks, he could improve even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rating:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n\n\n\n Looking ahead to 2026:<\/strong> Greene needs to regain his overall performance to be a more complete player.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rating:<\/strong> B+<\/p>\n\n\n\n Looking ahead to 2026:<\/strong> Roman Anthony, a standout rookie, could influence the team’s dynamics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rating:<\/strong> B<\/p>\n\n\nLooking ahead to 2026:<\/strong> Alonso is a free agent, and the Mets could focus on strengthening their pitching staff.\n\n\n Rating:<\/strong> B<\/p>\n\n\n\n Looking towards 2026:<\/strong> Mars could be subject to exchange rumors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rating:<\/strong> B-<\/p>\n\n\nLooking ahead to 2026:<\/strong> If Langford increases his games and reduces strikeouts, he could achieve an even more outstanding season.\n\n\n Rating:<\/strong> B-<\/p>\n\n\n\n Looking ahead to 2026:<\/strong> The Angels need to diversify their offense and seek help in free agency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rating:<\/strong> C+<\/p>\n\n\nLooking ahead to 2026:<\/strong> Tucker is a free agent and might not stay with the Cubs. The team has young options in the outfield and needs to strengthen its rotation.\n\n\n Rating:<\/strong> C+<\/p>\n\n\n\n Looking ahead to 2026:<\/strong> Pasquantino has become a “pull” hitter, and is unlikely to hit .300. He’s a high-impact hitter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rating:<\/strong> C<\/p>\n\n\n\n Looking ahead to 2026:<\/strong> The rotation could undergo changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rating:<\/strong> C<\/p>\n\n\nLooking ahead to 2026:<\/strong> Schwellenbach is expected to be part of the rotation. With a healthy team, the Braves could return to the playoffs.\n\n\n Rating:<\/strong> C-<\/p>\n\n\n\n Looking ahead to 2026:<\/strong> Valdez is a free agent, and the Astros could depend on other pitchers.<\/p>\n\n\n Looking ahead to 2026:<\/strong> Nick Kurtz could be a key figure for the team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rating:<\/strong> D+<\/p>\n\n\n\n Looking ahead to 2026:<\/strong> The Nationals might need a new approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rating:<\/strong> D+<\/p>\n\n\n\n Looking ahead to 2026:<\/strong> Alcantara could be changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rating:<\/strong> D+<\/p>\n\n\n\n Looking ahead to 2026:<\/strong> The White Sox hope Luis Robert Jr. regains his production level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rating:<\/strong> D<\/p>\n\n\n\n Looking ahead to 2026:<\/strong> Chourio needs to improve his chase rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Result:<\/strong> De La Cruz underperformed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rating:<\/strong> D<\/p>\n\n\n\n Looking ahead to 2026:<\/strong> De La Cruz might need to adjust his game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rating:<\/strong> D<\/p>\n\n\n\n Looking ahead to 2026:<\/strong> The Padres’ rotation will need a revamp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rating:<\/strong> D<\/p>\n\n\n\n Looking ahead to 2026:<\/strong> The Rockies probably won’t have two All-Stars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rating:<\/strong> D-<\/p>\n\n\n\n Looking ahead to 2026:<\/strong> Rotation will need help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Result:<\/strong> Basallo struggled in the Major Leagues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rating:<\/strong> D-<\/p>\n\n\n\n Looking ahead to 2026:<\/strong> Basallo continues to be a promising prospect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rating:<\/strong> F<\/p>\n\n\n\n Looking ahead to 2026:<\/strong> The Yankees will need to reinforce their roster.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" MLB 2025 Prediction Analysis: How Close Were We? 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Woo had an outstanding season with 15-7, 2.94 ERA and 4.2 WAR, setting a record for starts of at least six innings. The pectoral muscle injury limited him in the postseason.\n\n\n
Cleveland Guardians<\/h3>\n\n\nPrediction:<\/strong> Gavin Williams would lead the rotation in ERA and WAR.\n\nResult:<\/strong> Williams delivered, finishing with a 3.06 ERA and 3.8 WAR, leading the team in both categories.\n\n\n
Detroit Tigers<\/h3>\n\n\nPrediction:<\/strong> Riley Greene would join a select group of Tigers outfielders with 30 home runs and would be an All-Star for the second consecutive year.\n\nResult:<\/strong> Greene hit 36 home runs and was an All-Star, but his WAR decreased due to less favorable defensive metrics and a decrease in his OBP.\n\n\n
Boston Red Sox<\/h3>\n\n\nPrediction:<\/strong> Ceddanne Rafaela, Wilyer Abreu, and Jarren Duran would win Gold Gloves.\n\nResult:<\/strong> Rafaela and Abreu won Gold Gloves, but Cleveland’s Steven Kwan prevented the full fulfillment of the prediction.\n\n\n
New York Mets<\/h3>\n\n\nPrediction:<\/strong> Juan Soto would set an OPS record and Pete Alonso would break his RBI record.\n\nResult:<\/strong> Soto didn’t reach Mike Piazza’s OPS record, but he had a great season. Alonso drove in 126 runs, but didn’t surpass his personal record.\n\n\n
Arizona Diamondbacks<\/h3>\n\n\nPrediction:<\/strong> Corbin Carroll and Ketel Marte would be among the top 10 in the MVP voting and the Diamondbacks would lead the league in runs scored.\n\nResult:<\/strong> The Diamondbacks had two players in the top 10 in the MVP voting, but one was Geraldo Perdomo. The team finished sixth in runs scored.\n\n\n
Texas Rangers<\/h3>\n\n\nPrediction:<\/strong> Wyatt Langford would have a 30\/30 season and would be among the top 10 in the MVP voting.\n\nResult:<\/strong> Langford didn’t reach the 30\/30 numbers, but he performed well, tying for eighth place among American League position players in WAR.\n\n\n
Los Angeles Angels<\/h3>\n\n\nPrediction:<\/strong> The Angels would have six players with 20 home runs, but they would lose 95 games.\n\nResult:<\/strong> The team had many home runs, but only four players reached 20. They lost 90 games.\n\n\n
Chicago Cubs<\/h3>\n\n\nPrediction:<\/strong> Kyle Tucker would hit 40 home runs, steal 30 bases, and finish second in the MVP voting.\n\nResult:<\/strong> Tucker suffered injuries that affected his performance, finishing with 22 home runs and 23 stolen bases.\n\n\n
Kansas City Royals<\/h3>\n\n\nPrediction:<\/strong> Vinnie Pasquantino would hit .300, hit 25 home runs, and be an All-Star.\n\nResult:<\/strong> Pasquantino had his best season, but he wasn’t an All-Star.\n\n\n
Philadelphia Phillies<\/h3>\n\n\nPrediction:<\/strong> The five starters would pitch at least 162 innings and finish with an ERA under 3.50.\n\nResult:<\/strong> No pitcher met both criteria. The Phillies’ rotation led the league in WAR and finished second in ERA.\n\n\n
Atlanta Braves<\/h3>\n\n\nPrediction:<\/strong> Spencer Schwellenbach would be in the top five in the Cy Young voting.\n\nResult:<\/strong> Schwellenbach performed well before getting injured.\n\n\n
Houston Astros<\/h3>\n\n\nPrediction:<\/strong> Hunter Brown, Framber Valdez, and Spencer Arrighetti would win 45 games and combine for 13 WAR.\n\nResult:<\/strong> Brown and Valdez had good seasons, but Arrighetti got injured.\n\n\n
Oakland Athletics<\/h3>\n\nPrediction:<\/strong> Brent Rooker would hit 53 home runs and surpass Aaron Judge for the home run title.\n\nResult:<\/strong> Rooker hit 30 home runs.\n\nRating:<\/strong> C-\n\n\n
Washington Nationals<\/h3>\n\n\nPrediction:<\/strong> CJ Abrams and Luis Garc\u00eda Jr. would hit 25 home runs.\n\nResult:<\/strong> The prediction was not met.\n\n\n
Miami Marlins<\/h3>\n\n\nPrediction:<\/strong> The Marlins would fall quickly in April and Sandy Alcantara would be traded.\n\nResult:<\/strong> The Marlins had a bad start, but Alcantara was not traded.\n\n\n
Chicago White Sox<\/h3>\n\n\nPrediction:<\/strong> The White Sox would lose 110 games.\n\nResult:<\/strong> The White Sox did not reach 110 losses.\n\n\n
Milwaukee Brewers<\/h3>\n\n\nPrediction:<\/strong> Jackson Chourio would have an OPS of .900.\n\nResult:<\/strong> Chourio did not fulfill the prediction.\n\n\n
Cincinnati Reds<\/h3>\n\n\nPrediction:<\/strong> Elly De La Cruz would hit 30 home runs, steal 80 bases, and be in the top five in MVP voting.\n\n\n
San Diego Padres<\/h3>\n\n\nPrediction:<\/strong> Michael King would win 20 games.\n\nResult:<\/strong> King was injured.\n\n\n
Colorado Rockies<\/h3>\n\n\nPrediction:<\/strong> The Rockies would have two All-Stars.\n\nResult:<\/strong> Only one player was an All-Star.\n\n\n
St. Louis Cardinals<\/h3>\n\n\nPrediction:<\/strong> The Cardinals would be in the race for the National League Central Division title until the last week, with four rookies in the rotation.\n\nResult:<\/strong> The Cardinals did not perform well in the rotation.\n\n\n
Baltimore Orioles<\/h3>\n\n\nPrediction:<\/strong> Samuel Basallo would be the regular designated hitter in the second half and hit 15 home runs.\n\n\n
New York Yankees<\/h3>\n\n\nPrediction:<\/strong> The Yankees would finish with a losing record.\n\nResult:<\/strong> The prediction was not met.\n\n\n