The Unpredictability of Baseball: A Season of Surprises The 2026 baseball season is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable in recent history.
While some teams are expected to make a deep run into the postseason, others have already defied expectations with surprise performances and unexpected injuries.
Recent history offers several examples of teams that have made deep playoff runs despite being considered underdogs. The Texas Rangers, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Toronto Blue Jays all come to mind.