After a whirlwind spring training, the 2022 MLB season is upon us. This is a week for previews and forecasts, debuts and anticipation. It's a week for hope.
The realities of baseball being what they are, hope doesn't mean the same thing for the fans of all 30 teams. Not every team carries championship expectations. Aspirations, yes, but not expectations. After all, if you're a fan of a team that lost more than 100 games last season, expecting a title run in a few months is asking a lot.
Still, it's April, so let's focus more on the aspirations than the expectations, while giving a nod to both.