Major League Baseball Predictions For 2016

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PLAYOFFS

Nov 1, 2015; New York City, NY, USA; Kansas City Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas (8) celebrates with first baseman Eric Hosmer (35) after defeating the New York Mets in game five of the World Series at Citi Field. The Royals won the World Series four games to one. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports /

After looking at how the regular season could play out, here here is the break down of playoff teams per league:

American League –

Division Champs: Blue Jays, Royals, Rangers

Wild Cards: Yankees, Tigers

National League –

Division Champs: Mets, Cardinals, Giants

Wild Cards: Cubs, Pirates

NLCS: Mets vs Giants

ALCS: Tigers vs Rangers

WORLD SERIES: Giants vs Rangers

2016 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS: San Francisco Giants

Who would’ve thought? Despite Spring struggles, baseball seasons are long and have a lot of factors come into play. As they old cliche goes, it is a marathon and not a sprint. With the additions of Cueto, Samardzija, and Span, it should provide enough outside help for the Giants. A healthy Hunter Pence is not always so bad either. Span’s capabilities at the top of the order, gap hitting, and stolen bases will boost the front of the lineup. In the eight hole, the Giants have the advantage of a second lead off hitter in Pagan, to keep innings alive, as well having pitchers who are good at hitting.

It is hard to pick against the Giants but when you do, they always seem to turn the impossible into a reality. Bruce Bochy has managerial magic and players who can come up big in meaningful games.

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