ESPN.com · Jan 2
Bold 2026 MLB predictions: World Series picks, trades, more
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Happy New Year, baseball fans!
As the calendar flips to 2026, what will the sport have in store coming off an epic 2025? We asked our MLB experts to give their boldest prediction for what the new year will bring.
Ranging from breakout teams to themes that will rule the next 12 months, let's take a look into the crystal ball for the topics that will have us all talking in 2026.
Breakthrough teams
The Baltimore Orioles will win the 2026 World Series