About this episode
The episode discusses various early-season MLB trends and predictions for playoff contenders.
Read Jim Bowden's article alongside us: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7186871/2026/04/13/mlb-early-season-trends-long-term-outlook/ Head to https://www.factormeals.com/wakenjake50off to save 50% off your first box! Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/JOMBOY10. Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Go to treerolls.com and use code JAKE420 for 25% off your first order. ++++++++ Timestamps: 0:00 What Should I Believe In? 3:45 MLB Finally Has Real Parity 5:50 Which Teams Believe They Can Make the Playoffs? 18:15 Can Mason Miller Win the Cy Young? 24:10 Eric Gagne 28:20 Jordan Walker is Finally Breaking Out 33:30 Red Sox Need Another Bat 41:30 Tigers and Mariners Aren't Contenders 45:00 ABS and Robo-Umps 48:50 This Year's Rookies are Good 50:25 Bonus Trend: Walks are the Next Big MLB Topic Which Teams Believe They Can Make the Playoffs? What Should You Believe In This Early in the MLB Season?
People in this episode
Host: Jake
Topics covered
- MLB trends
- playoff predictions
- rookie performances
- team analysis
- Cy Young candidates
- parity in baseball
Keywords
- MLB
- trends
- playoffs
- rookies
- Cy Young
- parity
- teams
Sponsors
SeatGeek, Tree Rolls
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: New York Times
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