# MLB Preview Show Part I: MLB Awards, World Series, AND Trade Predictions, Plus EPIC Would You Rather's| ft. Steven Russell

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Podcast: [Stripe Sports](https://stenobird.com/podcast/stripe-sports-1161675)
Published: 2026-03-12T11:50:00+00:00
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## Resource

The MLB season is around the corner and we’re kicking off our 2026 MLB Preview Series with special guest Steven Russell. Steven and Josh make their official predictions for the upcoming season including AL & NL MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, and World Series champion — plus a dark horse and long-shot pick for every award. We also play Who Would You Rather Have Going Forward featuring a loaded Vladimir Guerrero Jr. edition and a Roman Anthony edition, debating some of the biggest young stars in baseball like Juan Soto, Ronald Acuña Jr., Gunnar Henderson, Julio Rodríguez, Jackson Chourio, and more. Then we debate Way or No Way: which players could realistically be traded during the season, including Tarik Skubal, Sandy Alcantara, Jarren Duran, Byron Buxton, and CJ Abrams. Finally, we close with Hall of Fame or Hall of Very Good: Current Players Edition, featuring debates on Jacob deGrom, Manny Machado, Nolan Arenado, Corey Seager, Paul Goldschmidt, Giancarlo Stanton, and José Ramírez. A packed show to kick off our MLB Preview Series. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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