The 2025 MLB season is just around the corner, with opening day set for March 27. Baseball’s unpredictability makes forecasting outcomes a challenge, but we’re ready to make some predictions for the upcoming season. One team that made history last season for all the wrong reasons is the Chicago White Sox, who struggled immensely, finishing with a record of 41-121, which is the worst in MLB history. Unfortunately for White Sox fans, hope for a turnaround seems dim as the team has traded pitcher Garrett Crochet, a rare bright spot from last season, and lacks an impressive lineup on paper. It’ll be intriguing to see just how rough things get on the south side of Chicago.
This leads us to Shohei Ohtani, who remains an unparalleled force in baseball history. His dual-threat ability as both a formidable hitter and a top-tier pitcher makes him impossible to replicate, indicating that his WAR accumulated from both roles will be significant. As long as Ohtani stays healthy, he is heavily favored to win the NL MVP award again, which would likely position the Los Angeles Dodgers as strong contenders for back-to-back World Series championships.
Now, we also turn to Mike Trout, one of Ohtani’s former teammates with the Los Angeles Angels. Once considered the best player in MLB, Trout’s career has been marred by injuries that have affected his performance over time. In a strategic move, the Angels are shifting Trout from center field to right field, allowing him to cover less ground in the outfield and potentially reduce strain on his body. This change may enable him to maintain his elite performance in the batter’s box throughout the grueling 162-game season. It’ll be interesting to revisit this list as the summer season unfolds.
