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The biggest MLB surprises and disappointments of 2018

Some things are easy to predict, such as Mike Trout contending for an MVP Award, Jose Altuve chasing another batting title and Max Scherzer and Chris Sale striking out a gazillion batters. Other things aren't so predictable, such as the Athletics fighting for a division title and the Nationals failing to fight for one. Every season is full of a million little surprises and a similar number of disappointments. Here are some on both sides of the ledger that stand out to me.

Surprise: National League rookie outfielders

First off, we present Ronald Acuna Jr.