2026 Record Prediction

[imetsatchelpaige]

84-78 Wildcard spot.

So I have this bridge in New York to sell…

[JuanAgosto]

I think BDW and Bloom are determined to lose 95-100 games. Only sensible reason for the OD roster and keeping oli. This team is led by a miser, an errand boy, and a pud.

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71-91

[cardiological]

The five CBS Sports baseball “experts” published their predictions for every division Monday. For the NL Central it was unanimous: Cubs finish first and the Cards last. They didn’t project W-L records, but I would say 75 wins is the ceiling for this team this season. And since I’m an optimist, my guess is they will reach their ceiling but not surpass it.

[BleedingBleu]

68-94

… and I’m being optimistic

That’s strong. That will be in franchise worse territory. Heres a question based on 94 losses. Do you see a lot of lost one run games, or do you see them losing big often.

Another big strategy is to lead early. Do we have that ability.

Hard to say, because I think they lack the firepower to keep up and their strength is in the Bullpen. So, what I see is lots of early deficits with very little hope of catching the tiger by the tail.

It’s going to be ugly and it’s going to be like this for multiple years.

[rccard]

Don't know what the final record will be I just think it won't be very good.

[She didn't know I was a midget]

77-85

The Pitching will be featured over the Hitting.

[sikeston bulldog2]

68-94

… and I’m being optimistic

That’s strong. That will be in franchise worse territory. Heres a question based on 94 losses. Do you see a lot of lost one run games, or do you see them losing big often.

Another big strategy is to lead early. Do we have that ability.

Hard to say, because I think they lack the firepower to keep up and their strength is in the Bullpen. So, what I see is lots of early deficits with very little hope of catching the tiger by the tail.

It’s going to be ugly and it’s going to be like this for multiple years.

Great point. Lack fire power to keep up. That alone negates the strength of the pen.

Yes. A mere 2 run homer early may be a bridge too far. As of spring the average slightly over four runs per game while giving up just under four runs per game.

If we get behind early we could struggle and not take advantage of a strength- pitching.

The key this year to pitching growth will be how long the can stay in, and that will depend on runs against.

[sikeston bulldog2]

We currently have 39 entries for a total of 3401 losses. That averages to 87 losses on the year.

75-87. Board average. With the make up of the team, stated direction, and pure baseball, that might be a fine success in a rebuild.

[Cardinals1964]

I think BDW and Bloom are determined to lose 95-100 games. Only sensible reason for the OD roster and keeping oli. This team is led by a miser, an errand boy, and a pud.

Why would they be determined to lose 100 games?

[Cardinals1964]

68-94

… and I’m being optimistic

That’s strong. That will be in franchise worse territory. Heres a question based on 94 losses. Do you see a lot of lost one run games, or do you see them losing big often.

Another big strategy is to lead early. Do we have that ability.

Hard to say, because I think they lack the firepower to keep up and their strength is in the Bullpen. So, what I see is lots of early deficits with very little hope of catching the tiger by the tail.

It’s going to be ugly and it’s going to be like this for multiple years.

Great point. Lack fire power to keep up. That alone negates the strength of the pen.

Yes. A mere 2 run homer early may be a bridge too far. As of spring the average slightly over four runs per game while giving up just under four runs per game.

If we get behind early we could struggle and not take advantage of a strength- pitching.

The key this year to pitching growth will be how long the can stay in, and that will depend on runs against.

As you say, this spring we are out scoring the opponent. The other team hasn’t kept up with us.
I’m having a hard time processing our strength is pitching but we can struggle if we give up runs early.

[Cardinals1964]

We currently have 39 entries for a total of 3401 losses. That averages to 87 losses on the year.

75-87. Board average. With the make up of the team, stated direction, and pure baseball, that might be a fine success in a rebuild.

Thanks for totaling it up.

[sikeston bulldog2]

68-94

… and I’m being optimistic

That’s strong. That will be in franchise worse territory. Heres a question based on 94 losses. Do you see a lot of lost one run games, or do you see them losing big often.

Another big strategy is to lead early. Do we have that ability.

Hard to say, because I think they lack the firepower to keep up and their strength is in the Bullpen. So, what I see is lots of early deficits with very little hope of catching the tiger by the tail.

It’s going to be ugly and it’s going to be like this for multiple years.

Great point. Lack fire power to keep up. That alone negates the strength of the pen.

Yes. A mere 2 run homer early may be a bridge too far. As of spring the average slightly over four runs per game while giving up just under four runs per game.

If we get behind early we could struggle and not take advantage of a strength- pitching.

The key this year to pitching growth will be how long the can stay in, and that will depend on runs against.

As you say, this spring we are out scoring the opponent. The other team hasn’t kept up with us.
I’m having a hard time processing our strength is pitching but we can struggle if we give up runs early.

I think scratching out an early lead will help the pitchers settle in, and may allow them to go five plus. Getting behind by a run or two, and not coming back soon enough, may cause them to go starter to exit sooner. Thus less innings and win probability. Maybe more ND’s.

It’s a strange emotion.

[Cardinals1964]

68-94

… and I’m being optimistic

That’s strong. That will be in franchise worse territory. Heres a question based on 94 losses. Do you see a lot of lost one run games, or do you see them losing big often.

Another big strategy is to lead early. Do we have that ability.

Hard to say, because I think they lack the firepower to keep up and their strength is in the Bullpen. So, what I see is lots of early deficits with very little hope of catching the tiger by the tail.

It’s going to be ugly and it’s going to be like this for multiple years.

Great point. Lack fire power to keep up. That alone negates the strength of the pen.

Yes. A mere 2 run homer early may be a bridge too far. As of spring the average slightly over four runs per game while giving up just under four runs per game.

If we get behind early we could struggle and not take advantage of a strength- pitching.

The key this year to pitching growth will be how long the can stay in, and that will depend on runs against.

As you say, this spring we are out scoring the opponent. The other team hasn’t kept up with us.
I’m having a hard time processing our strength is pitching but we can struggle if we give up runs early.

I think scratching out an early lead will help the pitchers settle in, and may allow them to go five plus. Getting behind by a run or two, and not coming back soon enough, may cause them to go starter to exit sooner. Thus less innings and win probability. Maybe more ND’s.

It’s a strange emotion.

I don’t see why they’d have to take the starter out earlier if down by a couple runs after the first two batter, if he settles down.
It’s not like they need to pinch it for him. There’s more incentive to leave them in if he settles down to save the bullpen. I’m just having trouble understanding your point of view.

[sikeston bulldog2]

68-94

… and I’m being optimistic

That’s strong. That will be in franchise worse territory. Heres a question based on 94 losses. Do you see a lot of lost one run games, or do you see them losing big often.

Another big strategy is to lead early. Do we have that ability.

Hard to say, because I think they lack the firepower to keep up and their strength is in the Bullpen. So, what I see is lots of early deficits with very little hope of catching the tiger by the tail.

It’s going to be ugly and it’s going to be like this for multiple years.

Great point. Lack fire power to keep up. That alone negates the strength of the pen.

Yes. A mere 2 run homer early may be a bridge too far. As of spring the average slightly over four runs per game while giving up just under four runs per game.

If we get behind early we could struggle and not take advantage of a strength- pitching.

The key this year to pitching growth will be how long the can stay in, and that will depend on runs against.

As you say, this spring we are out scoring the opponent. The other team hasn’t kept up with us.
I’m having a hard time processing our strength is pitching but we can struggle if we give up runs early.

I think scratching out an early lead will help the pitchers settle in, and may allow them to go five plus. Getting behind by a run or two, and not coming back soon enough, may cause them to go starter to exit sooner. Thus less innings and win probability. Maybe more ND’s.

It’s a strange emotion.

I don’t see why they’d have to take the starter out earlier if down by a couple runs after the first two batter, if he settles down.
It’s not like they need to pinch it for him. There’s more incentive to leave them in if he settles down to save the bullpen. I’m just having trouble understanding your point of view.

I know. Your point is correct. I am more leaning to manager moves earlier in the process down by a run or two. That would negate longevity.

I agree with you- I’m a bit foggy. Not explaining well.

[imyourhuckleberry]

79-83