MESA, ARIZONA - MARCH 08: Julio Rodriguez #44 of the Seattle Mariners walks to the dugout during the first inning of a Spring Training game against the Chicago Cubs at Sloan Park on March 08, 2025 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images)
With opening day less then a day away, excitement is building around the top players and teams poised to make their mark. From Cy Young contenders to MVP favorites and the next big rookie, this season has a chance to be one of the best in a while. Here’s a look at some predictions for the upcoming year including the major awards and division winners in both the American and National Leagues.
American League Predictions
Cy Young Award Winner
- Tarik Skubal
- Runner up: Max Fried
MVP Award Winner
- Julio Rodriguez
- Runner up: Bobby Witt Jr.
Rookie of the Year
- Jasson Dominguez
- Runner up: Jackson Jobe
Division Winners
- AL East: New Yankees
- AL Central: Kansas City Royals
- AL West: Seattle Mariners
National League Predictions
Cy Young Award Winner
- Paul Skenes
- Runner up: Zack Wheeler
MVP Award Winner
- Elly De La Cruz
- Runner up: Shohei Ohtani
Rookie of the Year
- Dylan Crews
- Runner up: Roki Sasaki
Division Winners
- NL East: Philadelphia Phillies
- NL Central: Cincinnati Reds
- NL West: Los Angeles Dodgers
