A new baseball season always invites pundits to forecast. Here are some predictions for the 2019 MLB season by Denver Post beat writers Patrick Saunders and Kyle Newman and columnist Mark Kiszla.
World Series winner
Saunders: Astros
Newman: Astros
Kiszla: Indians
Majors’ worst team
Saunders: Marlins
Newman: Orioles
Kiszla: Tigers
National League pennant winner
Saunders: Brewers
Newman: Dodgers
Kiszla: Phillies
NL West winner:
Saunders: Dodgers
Newman: Dodgers
Kiszla: Dodgers
Ballpark you should visit:
Saunders: Fenway Park
Newman: PNC Park
Kiszla: Dodger Stadium
Baseball’s most exciting player:
Saunders: Nolan Arenado
Newman: Christian Yelich
Kiszla: Francisco Lindor
NL Cy Young
Saunders: Walker Buehler
Newman: Max Scherzer
Kiszla: Aaron Nola
Rockies record, finish in NL West:
Saunders: 90-72/2nd
Newman: 89-73/2nd
Kiszla: 85-77/2nd
Rockies MVP:
Saunders: Trevor Story
Newman: Nolan Arenado
Kiszla: Nolan Arenado
