The 2021 season is going to feel like a return to normalcy. Fans will return to the ballpark, at least in limited capacity, and teams will play a full 162-game schedule. But that doesn't mean weird things won't happen. If anything, there are more opportunities for the unexpected to occur. With one week to go before Opening Day, it's time for bold predictions.
Tom Verducci
Every year except one since the wild card format began in 1995 we have seen teams make the playoffs the season after posting a losing record. Fully 25% of all playoff teams had losing records the previous year.