Miami Marlins news: 2023 MLB season predictions

POSTSEASON

AL WILD CARD PLAYOFF ROUND

Texas Rangers 2

Minnesota Twins 0

"Pitching wins championships" and Jacob deGrom probably makes the difference here. Texas looks like the better team and perhaps they can sweep Minnesota out of the playoffs.

Tampa Bay Rays 2

Toronto Blue Jays 1

This could go either way, but I think Tampa's superior rotation and a healthy Tyler Glasnow make the difference.

NL WILD CARD PLAYOFF ROUND

Philadelphia Phillies 2

Los Angeles Dodgers 1

LA usually lose early in the playoffs and with a healthy Bryce Harper in the mix, the defending National League champs can win a close series here. It can go either way, but I'm picking Philly.

Miami Marlins 2

San Diego Padres 1

Pitching is key here and The Fish have better pitching. Sandy Alcantara and Jesus Luzardo pitching in a pitcher's park in San Diego will alleviate it being on the road. San Diego win one, but Miami moves on. Hey, why not?1

AL DIVISION SERIES

New York Yankees 3

Texas Rangers 0

Someone might get swept, so why not Texas? Perhaps the Bronx Bombers go on a tear against a Texas team for once and Jacob deGrom struggle sin his return to New York.

Houston Astros 3

Tampa Bay Rays 1

Tampa get one win and maybe even find a way to get more than that, but Houston is clearly the better team and gets the job done.

NL DIVISION SERIES

Atlanta Braves 3

Miami Marlins 2

Maybe 'm being optimistic here, but The Fish push Atlanta to the limit with the pitching, before finally succumbing to a stronger Atlanta team.

Milwaukee Brewers 3

Philadelphia Phillies 1

Milwaukee overwhelms Philly with their pitching and move on to the NLCS against Atlanta.

AMERICAN LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

New York Yankees 4

Houston Astros 2

The New York Yankees have better starting pitching and have every desire in the world to finally beat Houston. Houston seem to be in the World Series every other year usually (2017, 2019, 2021, 2022) lately. Hard to predict 3 straight pennants and New York should be more motivated to win.

NATIONAL LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

Atlanta Braves 4

Milwaukee Brewers 2

This is going to be good, but Atlanta is the better team so get the win in a tough series.

WORLD SERIES

New York Yankees 4

Atlanta Braves 2

New York has better starting pitching and will be more motivated to win. New York also always beats Atlanta.

So what do you guys think? Anything can happen like the 2021 San Francisco Giants so remember that what sounds unrealistic or crazy now may be normal after the season.