Bold MLB Predictions Graded: A’s Season Ends with Shocking Results

UPDATE: Bold predictions for the 2025 MLB season have been graded, revealing surprising successes and dismal failures for all 30 teams. With the season now concluded, fans and analysts are eager to understand how these forecasts panned out and what lies ahead for 2026.

The Pittsburgh Pirates saw their ace, Paul Skenes, not only clinch the Cy Young Award but also achieve the best season for a Pirates starter since the live-ball era began in 1920. Skenes finished with a staggering 7.7 WAR and an impressive 1.97 ERA. He is set to aim even higher in 2026, potentially breaking his own records.

In Seattle, pitcher Bryan Woo dominated the mound, finishing the season with a 15-7 record and a 2.94 ERA, marking him as the best starter on the team. Woo’s achievement lands him fifth in Cy Young voting, as the Mariners look to build on their near World Series appearance.

Meanwhile, the Boston Red Sox celebrated Ceddanne Rafaela and Wilyer Abreu earning Gold Gloves, though not as a trio, as Cleveland’s Steven Kwan took the left-field spot. The Red Sox will rely on fresh talent like Roman Anthony in 2026 as they prepare for a competitive offseason.

However, not all predictions yielded positive results. The New York Yankees were projected to struggle but instead soared to 94 wins, thanks to Aaron Judge and an unexpectedly strong rotation. This raises questions about their strategy with free agents such as Trent Grisham and Cody Bellinger.

The Los Angeles Angels faced a different reality, initially predicted to have six players hit 20 home runs while losing 95 games. Instead, they ended the season with four players hitting 20 homers and a loss tally of 90. With the lowest team batting average in the league at .225, the Angels are in dire need of a revamped offensive strategy.

The Toronto Blue Jays experienced a complete turnaround after predictions suggested Vladimir Guerrero Jr. would be traded. Instead, Guerrero signed a lucrative $500 million extension, showcasing the team’s commitment to building around their star player.

Across the league, other teams like the Chicago Cubs and Miami Marlins faced challenges, with the Cubs’ Kyle Tucker seeing injury impact his season and the Marlins failing to trade Sandy Alcantara as anticipated due to poor performance early in the year.

As experts assess the outcomes, many teams are already strategizing for 2026, focusing on player health and new acquisitions to improve their standings. With the offseason approaching, fans are eager to see how these shifts will shape the upcoming season.

Stay tuned for more updates as teams finalize their plans for the future.