I remember simulating an MLB game I had for PS2 back in the mid 2000’s until the M’s won a WS. Don’t remember exactly what year it was when the M’s did win one but I remember it was 20 years of simulated play when it happened. That would be right around the time we’re currently in.
Kinda chilling when I think about that and this prediction (even though it was meant to be funny) lining up with arguably the most competitive window in team history.
No one said that. We knew they were good. Texas got Degrom, Scherzer, and Seager and Semien and capped it off picking up the playoff goat in Chapman. We knew they were serious. Also anyone with baseball knowledge knew AZ would tear up the league. Pecota and Streamer kings
You’re right that I’m wrong on the pecota, I rechecked and the link I followed for 2023 actually took me to Sept 2025 and I didn’t notice that. My bad. The Zips are from 2023 though.
My family moved from Chicago to Seattle in 1970. My Dad took me and my brother to Wrigley just before we left. I am a diehard Mariners fan but will not put up with this blasphemy! 😎
In 1998 that seemed like a realistic timeline
And it works for 2025 too!
God I love having hope for this team
That's also the show that gave us bill nye the science guy.
And Joel McHale
And high fiving white guys!
And the lame list
Thank Fulgar!
I remember this bit.
At the time, the Cubs & M's had the worst all-time win percentage of any active professional sports team. So, in that context, it was f-ing hilarious.
But will we win the whole fucking thing in 2026?
This prediction (may it be true) brought to you by Nestledamus
Now we can all just relax and watch the prophecy come true..
I remember simulating an MLB game I had for PS2 back in the mid 2000’s until the M’s won a WS. Don’t remember exactly what year it was when the M’s did win one but I remember it was 20 years of simulated play when it happened. That would be right around the time we’re currently in.
Kinda chilling when I think about that and this prediction (even though it was meant to be funny) lining up with arguably the most competitive window in team history.
Screenshotting this for October
100-1 shot. I wish I could go back to the beginning of the season; put some money on the cubs!
Soo all these years have we been suffering The Curse of The Keister???
My two favorite teams going at it for the World Series would be amazing!! I’d just hate for it to be the Cubs that we beat…
We better get there. My body is already starting to get tired
Cubs suck ass so not happening p
Bet people said that when Arizona/Texas went on their run. Chicago did go to the playoffs last year, so who knows.
Just gotta believe.
No one said that. We knew they were good. Texas got Degrom, Scherzer, and Seager and Semien and capped it off picking up the playoff goat in Chapman. We knew they were serious. Also anyone with baseball knowledge knew AZ would tear up the league. Pecota and Streamer kings
Didn’t pecota have them at 74 wins
Zips: Rangers 79-83, 4th in AL West. Snakes 81-81, 4th in NL West.
Pecota: Rangers 81-81, 3rd in AL West. Snakes 80-82, 4th in NL West.Edit, I had the wrong pecota, my error for not noticing when I looked it up.
In 2023?
You’re right that I’m wrong on the pecota, I rechecked and the link I followed for 2023 actually took me to Sept 2025 and I didn’t notice that. My bad. The Zips are from 2023 though.
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/the-2023-start-of-spring-zips-projected-standings-american-league/
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/the-2023-start-of-spring-zips-projected-standings-national-league/
Zips doesn’t reset after moves are made and after other teams injuries, moves etc. also bad to use. It’s pre spring training
Doesn’t consider Aroldis Chapman
Here's the final ZiPS 2023 preseason update.
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/the-official-hopefully-not-too-erroneous-2023-zips-projections/
Wrong year bub
My family moved from Chicago to Seattle in 1970. My Dad took me and my brother to Wrigley just before we left. I am a diehard Mariners fan but will not put up with this blasphemy! 😎
This has to be the year. It’s likely that there will be a lock-out in 2027 as the owners and players squabble over a salary cap and floor.