Eno, DVR, and Britt discuss an extension for Pete Crow-Armstrong with the Cubs, more red flags at Ilitch Sports & Entertainment, and Kevin McGonigle's arrival on the Tigers' Opening Day roster, before taking a spin through the American League to predict division winners, Wild Card teams, and award winners for the 2026 MLB season.

Rundown

0:34 Pete Crow-Armstrong: Gets Extension with Cubs

6:14 More Red Flags at Ilitch Sports & Entertainment

12:00 Kevin McGonigle Makes the Tigers' Opening Day Roster

16:57 AL East Breakdown

36:41 AL Central Breakdown

53:14 AL West Breakdown

1:13:14 AL Rookie of the Year Predictions

1:15:15 AL Cy Young Award Predictions

1:17:11 AL MVP Predictions

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American League Breakdown: Division Winners & Awards Predictions

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