THE 2026 BASEBALL SEASON -- 162 GAMES TO PLAYOFFS

Here we are 23 games into the 2026 season with a 14-9 record.  At this point I feel very comfortable in saying the Yankees will make the playoffs, and win the AL East division.  The YANKEE win total for the regular season should be about 101 wins.  I broke the season into thirds, with 54 games in each third.  Because the YANKEE starting pitching is just getting better and better with disabled list pitchers returning.  Cole and Rodon will be back very soon, and I am not counting on Schmidt at this point in time.  I am also looking forward for Volpe's return, returning as an improved hitter and fielder.  Watch and see for yourself.

Now let me break down the three 54 game thirds into actual win/loss numbers.  Remember WIN METHOD fans, wins are the only number in baseball that determines the best players and teams.  Frist third, I went with a low 27-27 record.  For the middle third, with Cole and Rodon's return, with Fried, Schlittler, Warren, Gil, and Weathers available, look for the bullpen being better also, with Cruz, Bednar, Headrick, and Hole being the top holdovers.  I am not even mentioning Schmidt's return.  Middle third record 36-18.  Then we come to the final third of games.  With the strength of the roster and the strength of the YANKEE minor leaguers, look for the YANKEES to make deals, if needed, to upgrade the lineup.  The final third is the race to the finish line and the playoffs. Record 38-16.  That will make for a 101-51 won/loss record.  Not to shabby.  

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