Preseason Prediction Recap

• 🎯 Preseason predictions for division winners and wild card teams are reviewed, with both hosts admitting to significant misses, particularly in the American League.
• 💡 The AL East saw predictions of the Red Sox and Rays, while the Central was expected to feature the Twins and Royals, none of which panned out as anticipated.
• ⚾ In the AL West, the Mariners and Rangers were picked, with only one of those selections proving correct.
• 🌟 The National League predictions fared slightly better, with the Dodgers and Braves being common picks, though the Cubs and Brewers also featured in predictions.

Surprising Team Performances

• 🚀 The Detroit Tigers are highlighted as a significant miss, having a strong start and maintaining competitiveness, defying preseason expectations.
• 📈 The Toronto Blue Jays are praised for their under-the-radar success, attributed to strong defense, base running, and key player performances.
• 💎 The Arizona Diamondbacks are noted for their recent winning streak and unexpected rise in the standings, despite bullpen struggles.

Preseason Bet Check-in

• 💰 Pete Alonso's over 100 RBIs is a cashed bet for Trevor, highlighting his strong performance and health.
• 📈 Brent Rooker's under .260 batting average is noted as likely failing, with the host expressing happiness for Rooker's success.
• 🔒 The Red Sox making the playoffs is a lock that is currently on the bubble with limited games remaining.
• ⚾ Cody Bellinger hitting over .260 is a strong bet for Jake, with his performance for the Yankees looking solid.

Team Funerals: Saying Goodbye to Playoff Hopefuls

• 💔 Funerals are held for teams eliminated from playoff contention, with Rockies, White Sox, Nationals, and Pirates receiving brief mentions.
• 🌟 Jared Jones and Bubba Chandler are highlighted as potential bright spots for the Pirates' future pitching staff.
• 🐎 The Twins are discussed, with Luke Raley and Austin Martin identified as players to watch, despite the team's struggles.
• 💔 The Braves are acknowledged as a disappointment this season, with Huascar Wallrep mentioned as a potential strong arm for next year.
• 🌟 Zach Neto and Embry Teodosio are praised for their performances for the Angels, despite the team's overall struggles.
• 🤝 The Marlins' middle infield duo of Otto Lopez and Xavier Edwards is highlighted, along with manager Skip Schumaker's impact.
• 🌟 Trevor Rogers is celebrated for his strong pitching season for the Orioles, a rare bright spot.
• 💥 The Athletics' offense, particularly Zack Gelof and Brent Rooker, is recognized, contrasting with their pitching struggles.

DraftKings Bet the Cycle

• 🎯 Juan Soto is picked to get a hit against his former team, the Nationals.
• strikeouts are predicted for Hunter Greene against the Cubs.
• 🚀 Joe Adell is expected to homer at Coors Field, continuing his strong September.
• 🏆 A sweep of NL division leaders (Dodgers, Phillies, Brewers) on Saturday is the ambitious home run pick.