Opening Day marks the first of 162 games for MLB teams, but does it play a bigger role in determining a World Series champion? Here's what the numbers say. We are only 10 games through the 2026 MLB season, but these three teams don't have a shot at the World Series this year.
The New York Times: MLB season predictions 1.0: World Series winner, dark horse, playoff teams and more MLB season predictions 1.0: World Series winner, dark horse, playoff teams and more The Big Lead: The last time each MLB team won a World Series Yahoo Sports: Dodgers Veteran and MLB World Series Champ Passes Away at 76 After Long Battle With Cancer Dodgers Veteran and MLB World Series Champ Passes Away at 76 After Long Battle With Cancer Newsweek on MSN: These 3 teams already have no shot at the 2026 World Series These 3 teams already have no shot at the 2026 World Series PennLive: Beloved member of Pirates' World Series team, long-time MLB manager dead at 76 Beloved member of Pirates' World Series team, long-time MLB manager dead at 76 The Cincinnati Enquirer: MLB 2026 predictions: World Series and award picks on Opening Day An infielder who played 16 seasons in MLB before leading the Astros to their first-ever World Series appearance died at 76. Major League Baseball: MLB.com experts pick 2026 division winners, World Series champ