# 2026 American League Preview & Predictions: Division Winners, Playoff Teams & AL Champion

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Published: 2026-03-23T18:44:00+00:00
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## Resource

The American League might be the most unpredictable it’s been in years. In this episode, I break down my full 2026 American League preview! including division winners, playoff teams, and who I think is representing the AL in the World Series. Some teams I’m higher on than most… and at least one contender I’m not buying. Plus I’m giving away a copy of MLB The Show 26 Digital Deluxe Edition. Listen to find out how to enter! 2026 American League Preview: AL East breakdown AL Central predictions AL West predictions Wild Card teams AL Champion Who do you have winning the American League this year? Follow/subscribe for more MLB coverage, predictions, and weekly episodes all season long. 0:00 Intro 03:02 Toronto Blue Jays 05:05 New York Yankees 07:34 Boston Red Sox 11:12 Baltimore Orioles 15:11 Tampa Rays 15:57 AL East Prediction 17:07 Cleveland Guardians 19:30 Detroit Tigers 22:16 Kansas City Royals 23:58 Minnesota Twins 24:52 Chicago White Sox 26:43 AL Central Prediction 27:53 Seattle Mariners 29:33 Houston Astros 30:55 Texas Rangers 32:23 Athletics 34:36 Los Angeles Angels 36:14 AL West Prediction 36:52 Wild Cards 39:20 AL Champion Prediction 40:47 MLB The Show Giveaway 42:55 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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