TORONTO, ON – AUGUST 13: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 Jr. of Toronto Blue Jays swings against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning in their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on August 13, 2023 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images)
We are heading into the second weekend of the MLB season, so here are some bold predictions for this weekend’s action:
Sasaki’s struggles continue
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 4: Roki Sasaki #11 of the Los Angeles Dodgers throws a pitch in the fifth inning during a spring training game against the Cincinnati Reds at Camelback Ranch on March 4, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images)
The Dodgers Japanese phenom will continue his early season struggles.
deGrom racks up 10 K’s vs. the Rays
Mar 25, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (48) delivers a pitch to the Kansas City Royals in the third inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jim Cowsert-Imagn Images
deGrom will pitch like vintage deGrom.
Griffin Canning continues to pitch well
Mar 17, 2025; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; New York Mets pitcher Griffin Canning (46) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images
Canning is only in the rotation due to injuries, and he will keep his spot after another good performance.
Vlad Guerrero Jr. Hits 3 HR
NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 3: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 of the Toronto Blue Jays reacts after hitting an RBI double during the ninth inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on June 3, 2023 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)
Vlad has started slowly, but he will get going this weekend.
Jackson Jobe Earns A win
Mar 31, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jackson Jobe (21) throws against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: John Froschauer-Imagn Images
The Tigers rookie will pick up his first win of the season.
The Dodgers lose a series
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MAY 01: Mookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a two-run ground-rule double in the fifth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium on May 01, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
The Dodgers look unstoppable, but the Phillies will beat them.
Will Warren shuts down the Pirates
Apr 1, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Will Warren (98) pitches in the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
Warren looked good in his first start, and will look to carry that into his second one.
Bailey Ober bounces back
Mar 30, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Minnesota Twins pitcher Bailey Ober (17) pitches in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Vizer-Imagn Images
He struggled mightily in his first outing, but will bounce back this weekend.
