Six months ago, at the dawn of the 2018 baseball season, I made my annual predictions as to who would win what.  Now that the regular season has come to an end, it is time revisit those predictions and see what, if anything, I got right.

American League

East: Yankees

The Red Sox set a franchise record in wins and have pretty much held a commanding lead for the entire season, so I was a little off here.

Central: Indians

Getting this right shouldn’t really count, as the Indians are the only team in the Central to finish with a winning record.

West: Astros

The Astros have surpassed 100 wins and are ready to defend their title.

Wild Cards: Red Sox, Angels

Well, if you swap out the Red Sox and the Yankees, this doesn’t look too bad.  The Angels, however, did not pan out and instead the A’s took the second Wild Card slot.

AL Champion: Yankees

Well, they are still alive, so I guess it can still be a good pick.

Cy Young: Chris Sale

This seemed like a good pick through much of the season, but a late year injury may hold him back.

MVP: Giancarlo Stanton

Not going to happen.  Either Mookie Betts or Mike Trout will take home this award.

National League

East: Nationals

The Nationals faltered badly, allowing the upstart Braves to take home the division title.

Central: Cubs

The battle came down to the last weekend and a 163rd game yesterday, leaving the Brewers the division champs.

West: Dodgers

Another battle that came down to the end and another 163rd game, with the Dodgers taking home the division title.

Wild Cards: Rockies, Phillies

Well, one out of 2 ain’t bad.  The Phillies looked prime to make it as well, until they suffered their worst September since the 19th century and actually finished below .500.  The Cubs, having blown their own division lead, take the other Wild Card spot.

NL Champion: Cubs

I may be somewhat biased by the $100 wager I placed on them to win it all when I was in Vegas this spring.

Cy Young: Clayton Kershaw

No

MVP: Bryce Harper

No