Preseason Predictions: Royals, Marlins, and Pilots Lead the Way

Preseason projections are in, and if the numbers hold, 1996 will bring both the expected and the unexpected across the Doubleday Baseball League. The models point to familiar powerhouses at the top—Kansas City, Florida, Seattle, and Montreal—but there’s nuance beneath the surface. For some clubs, this season is about securing windows that are closing. For others, it’s about proving a rebuild has teeth. Let’s break it down division by...