2013 MLB Predictions

My 2012 predictions did not go very well (spoiler alert- neither Brian Wilson nor Mariano Rivera led their respective leagues, or teams for that matter, in saves) but that doesn't mean I won't try again. Here we go:

NL
East
1. Nationals
2. Braves*
3. Mets
4. Phillies
5. Marlins

Central
1. Reds
2. Cardinals
3. Brewers
4. Pirates
5. Cubs

West
1. Giants
2. Diamondbacks*
3. Dodgers
4. Rockies
5. Padres

*-Wildcard

NLWC

Braves over Diamondbacks

NLDS
Nationals over Braves

Reds over Giants
NLCS
Reds over Nationals

Awards
MVP: Andrew McCutchen, Pirates
Cy Young: Stephen Strasburg, Nationals
Rookie of the Year: Shelby Miller, Cardinals
Manager of the Year: Kirk Gibson, Diamondbacks

Leaders
Batting Average: Andrew McCutchen, Pirates
Homeruns: Giancarlo Stanton, Marlins
RBI: Joey Votto, Reds
Stolen Bases: Ben Revere, Phillies
Wins: Stephen Strasburg, Nationals
ERA: Stephen Strasburg, Nationals
Strikeouts: Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers
Saves: Jonathon Papelbon, Phillies
  

AL
East
1. Rays
2. Blue Jays*
3. Orioles*
4. Yankees
5. Red Sox

Central
1. Tigers
2. Royals
3. Indians
4. White Sox
5. Twins

West
1. Angels
2. Rangers
3. Athletics
4. Mariners

5. Astros

*-Wildcard

ALWC

Blue Jays over Orioles

ALDS
Blue Jays over Tigers

Rays over Angels
ALCS

Rays over Blue Jays

Awards
MVP: Mike Trout, Angels
Cy Young: Yu Darvish, Rangers
Rookie of the Year: Jurickson Profar, Rangers
Manager of the Year: Joe Maddon, Rays

Leaders
Batting Average: Mike Trout, Angels
Homeruns: Prince Fielder, Tigers
RBI: Miguel Cabrera, Tigers
Stolen Bases: Michael Bourn, Indians
Wins: Yu Darvish, Rangers
ERA: Felix Hernandez, Mariners
Strikeouts: Justin Verlander, Tigers
Saves: Joe Nathan, Rangers

World Series
Rays over Reds
World Series MVP
David Price, Rays

Managers Fired During/After Season
Charlie Manuel, Phillies (retirement)

Clint Hurdle, Pirates

Don Mattingly, Dodgers

Walt Weiss, Rockies

Eric Wedge, Mariners

2012 MLB Predictions

As a reminder, last year my 2 World Series teams both failed to make the postseason, although I correctly chose the NL MVP.

NL
East
1. Phillies
2. Marlins
3. Nationals
4. Braves
5. Mets

Central
1. Reds
2. Cardinals*
3. Brewers
4. Pirates
5. Cubs
6. Astros

West
1. Giants
2. Diamondbacks*
3. Rockies
4. Dodgers
5. Padres

*-Wildcard

NLWC

Cardinals over Diamondbacks

NLDS
Reds over Phillies

Giants over Cardinals
NLCS
Reds over Giants

Awards
MVP: Joey Votto, Reds
Cy Young: Stephen Strasburg, Nationals
Rookie of the Year: Drew Pomeranz, Rockies
Manager of the Year: Bruce Bochy, Giants

Leaders
Batting Average: Joey Votto, Reds
Homeruns: Joey Votto, Reds
RBI: Hanley Ramirez, Marlins
Stolen Bases: Michael Bourn, Braves
Wins: Mat Latos, Reds
ERA: Stephen Strasburg, Nationals
Strikeouts: Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers
Saves: Brian Wilson, Giants
  

AL
East
1. Rays
2. Yankees*
3. Red Sox
4. Blue Jays
5. Orioles

Central
1. Tigers
2. Royals
3. Indians
4. Twins
5. White Sox

West
1. Rangers
2. Angels*
3. Athletics
4. Mariners

*-Wildcard

ALWC

Angels over Yankees

ALDS
Rangers over Angels

Rays over Tigers
ALCS

Rays over Rangers

Awards
MVP: Evan Longoria, Rays
Cy Young: David Price, Rays
Rookie of the Year: Yu Darvish, Rangers
Manager of the Year: Ned Yost, Royals

Leaders
Batting Average: Evan Longoria, Rays
Homeruns: Josh Hamilton, Rangers
RBI: Miguel Cabrera, Tigers
Stolen Bases: Brett Gardner, Yankees
Wins: David Price, Rays
ERA: Felix Hernandez, Mariners
Strikeouts: Justin Verlander, Tigers
Saves: Mariano Rivera, Yankees

World Series
Rays over Reds
World Series MVP
Ben Zobrist, Rays

Managers Fired During/After Season
Fredi Gonzalez, Braves

Brad Mills, Astros

Don Mattingly, Dodgers

Eric Wedge, Mariners

2011 MLB Predictions

Here are my annual awful MLB predictions:

NL
East
1. Phillies
2. Braves
3. Mets
4. Marlins
5. Nationals

Central
1. Reds
2. Brewers
3. Cardinals
4. Pirates
5. Cubs
6. Astros

West
1. Giants
2. Rockies*
3. Dodgers
4. Padres
5. Diamondbacks

*-Wildcard

NLDS
Rockies over Phillies
Reds over Giants

NLCS
Rockies over Reds

Awards
MVP: Ryan Braun, Brewers
Cy Young: Matt Cain, Giants
Rookie of the Year: Brad Emaus, Mets
Manager of the Year: Dusty Baker, Reds

Leaders
Batting Average: Matt Holliday, Cardinals
Homeruns: Albert Pujols, Cardinals
RBI: Ryan Braun, Brewers
Stolen Bases: Michael Bourn, Astros
Wins: Roy Halladay, Phillies
ERA: Matt Cain, Giants
Strikeouts: Tim Lincecum, Giants
Saves: Huston Street, Rockies

AL
East
1. Red Sox
2. Yankees*
3. Rays
4. Orioles
5. Blue Jays

Central
1. Twins
2. Tigers
3. White Sox
4. Royals
5. Indians

West
1. Rangers
2. Athletics
3. Angels
4. Mariners

*-Wildcard

ALDS
Red Sox over Rangers
Twins over Yankees

NLCS
Red Sox over Twins

Awards
MVP: Kevin Youkilis, Red Sox
Cy Young: Felix Hernandez, Mariners
Rookie of the Year: Michael Pineda, Mariners
Manager of the Year: Ron Gardenhire, Twins

Leaders
Batting Average: Joe Mauer, Twins
Homeruns: Josh Hamilton, Rangers
RBI: Kevin Youkilis, Red Sox
Stolen Bases: Carl Crawford, Red Sox
Wins: Francisco Liriano, Twins
ERA: Felix Hernandez, Mariners
Strikeouts: Felix Hernandez, Mariners
Saves: Joakim Soria, Royals

World Series
Red Sox over Rockies

World Series MVP
Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox

Managers Fired During/After Season
Edwin Rodriguez, Marlins
Jim Riggleman, Nationals,
Ozzie Guillen, White Sox
Ned Yost, Royals
Manny Acta, Indians