In the four previous editions of our completely objective, never-been-questioned franchise rankings, the Yankees were the the team to beat.
Gavin Dickey has been with the Astros so long, he was hired as a scout by Ed Wade in 2011, which means he's been there through the 100-plus loss seasons, the titles and everything in between.
Not every franchise enters the 2026 season with the same expectations. Let’s break down who’s aiming for a World Series and who’s just hoping to show progress.
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