Cubs Corner with Bob Fiorante: MLB 2020 Predictions |
| - - Sunday, July 5, 2020, 9:00 AM |
On this edition of the Cubs Corner presented by Coach’s Bar and Grill, Anthony talked with AL expert a Robert Fiorante, and the pair breakdown each division and give their predictions.
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Although the season will only be 60 games, there will be a full postseason — and every team has a heightened chance at making the playoffs this year than ever before.
Anthony and Bob gave their predictions for division winners, Cy Young, MVP awards and even World Series Champion.
BOB’S PREDICTIONS:
AL EAST CHAMP: New York Yankees
AL WEST CHAMP: Oakland A’s
AL CENTRAL CHAMP: Chicago White Sox
AL WILD CARD: Minnesota Twins
AL WILD CARD: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
AL MVP: Mike Trout
AL CY YOUNG: Sean Manaea
Angels over Twins
Yankees over Angels
White Sox over A’s
Yankees over White Sox
NL EAST CHAMP: Philadelphia Phillies
NL WEST CHAMP: Los Angeles Dodgers
NL CENTRAL CHAMP: Cincinnati Reds
NL WILD CARD: Atlanta Braves
NL WILD CARD: Chicago Cubs
NL MVP: Mookie Betts
NL CY YOUNG: Aaron Nola
Cubs over Braves
Dodgers over Cubs
Reds over Phillies
Dodgers over Reds
ANTHONY’S PREDICTIONS:
AL EAST CHAMP: New York Yankees
AL WEST CHAMP: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
AL CENTRAL CHAMP: Minnesota Twins
AL WILD CARD: Houston Astros
AL WILD CARD: Tampa Bay Rays
AL MVP: Mike Trout
AL CY YOUNG: Aroldis Chapman
Rays over Astros
Yankees over Rays
Angels over Twins
Yankees over Angels
NL EAST CHAMP: Atlanta Braves
NL WEST CHAMP: Los Angeles Dodgers
NL CENTRAL CHAMP: Chicago Cubs
NL WILD CARD:Philadelphia Phillies
NL WILD CARD: San Diego Padres
NL MVP: Ronald Acuna Jr.
NL CY YOUNG: Walker Buehler
Phillies over Padres
Dodgers over Phillies
Cubs over Braves
Dodgers over Cubs
Both Anthony and Bob had Yankees and Dodgers in the World Series. Tune into the episode to find out who they picked — and whether or not they think this season’s championship or statistics should be viewed in the future with an asterisk.
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