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Keith Law’s 2026 MLB season predictions project the Yankees atop a competitive AL East with a 91-71 record, followed by the Orioles (88-74), Red Sox (87-75), Blue Jays (85-77), and Rays (75-87). He emphasizes the piece is for fun, notes he relies on FanGraphs projections, and says award projections will run in a separate story tomorrow.
Seven Globe writers preview the 2026 MLB season, predicting the Red Sox will contend in the AL East and likely reach the playoffs, with only one writer forecasting Boston misses postseason. The Sox open the year in Cincinnati, and the piece weighs rivals like the Blue Jays and Yankees, plus notes on players such as Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Mookie Betts, Kyle Schwarber and Tarik Skubal as context for the broader season outlook.
The Yankees will field a four-man rotation (Fried, Schlittler, Warren, Weathers) for the season’s first 13 days, leaving Luis Gil in an awkward fifth-starter spot or possibly piggybacking or staying in the minors; his 2025 peripherals suggest a decline despite a 2024 Rookie of the Year past. Toronto trimmed its bullpen, with Tommy Nance making the team while Angel Bastardo (plus Yariel Rodriguez and Jorge Alcala) won’t open the season on the roster, leaving Bastardo’s Rule 5 rights potentially needing a return trade or deal. Gavin Lux of the Rays is still dealing with shoulder and prior oblique issues but returned to the lineup as Opening Day nears; with limited spring games, manager Kevin Cash says they must get him ready, and a potential 10-day IL could push for adding depth in Richie Palacios or other infield options.
The Yankees plan to run back much of the 2025 roster, led by Cody Bellinger’s return, with a familiar lineup and rotation; despite bullpen questions, they’re favored to contend in the AL East in 2026 as spring training approaches.
The Baltimore Orioles traded for Shane Baz from the Tampa Bay Rays, recognizing his potential as a top-tier starter and controlling him for three seasons, in a move that benefits both teams amid their division rivalry. The trade involved significant prospects and draft picks, reflecting Baz's high value and the Rays' strategic farm system rebuild, with the outcome of the trade likely to influence the division race over the coming years.
The Yankees and Blue Jays are set to face off in the ALDS after a competitive season, with the Blue Jays securing the division lead and the Yankees winning key games to make the playoffs, setting the stage for a series that could settle ongoing rivalries and division standings.
The Yankees swept the White Sox to stay tied with the Blue Jays in the AL East race, with crucial games upcoming that will determine division standings and playoff positioning, highlighted by Stanton's key hit and strong bullpen performance.
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider is trying to rally his team amid a losing streak and close division race, emphasizing confidence and focusing on their playoff spot despite recent setbacks and internal frustrations, with the team still vying for the AL East title.
The Boston Red Sox signed Nathaniel Lowe after he was designated for assignment by the Nationals, aiming to strengthen their lineup for the postseason amid a tight AL East race, filling the first base position following injuries and trades.
With six weeks remaining in the 2025 MLB season, division races are highly competitive and unpredictable, featuring intense rivalries like Padres vs. Dodgers, and tight battles in the AL East and NL Central, promising an exciting finish with potential playoff matchups already shaping up.
Yankees fans criticized Anthony Volpe for his confident comments after a loss to the Blue Jays, with some demanding more urgency and confidence from him and the team, amid a challenging season where the Yankees are falling behind in the AL East standings.
The Yankees' struggles in the AL East deepened with a 4-1 loss to the Blue Jays, marked by costly errors and poor pitching, dropping them to four games behind the division leader. Despite efforts, errors by Oswald Peraza and Anthony Volpe contributed to the defeat, highlighting ongoing issues with consistency and defense.
The New York Yankees, after being swept by the Toronto Blue Jays and losing 14 of their last 20 games, remain confident in their status as one of the top teams in the league despite recent struggles. Manager Aaron Boone and star player Aaron Judge emphasize staying unfazed and believing in their team's potential, even as they face a challenging final stretch to secure playoff positioning.
The article provides updates on AL East players, including Hunter Bigge's recovery from facial fractures, Ha-Seong Kim's rehab progress, Max Scherzer's delayed return due to soreness, Jordan Westburg's injury scare, Luis Gil's progress towards returning to the Yankees rotation, and Yankees' bullpen strategy with Devin Williams and Luke Weaver sharing closing duties.
Roman Anthony, the Red Sox's top prospect, achieved his first MLB hit with a two-run double that helped secure a 3-1 victory over the Rays, providing a much-needed offensive boost for the struggling team.