SI predicts Astros over Cubs in 2016 World Series
Sports Illustrated believes the Houston Astros are a year ahead of schedule in their goal to taste World Series glory.
One year after predicting Houston would be the best team in baseball in 2017, Sports Illustrated is now picking Houston to trump the Chicago Cubs in this year's Fall Classic.
This week's cover (2/4): The @Astros' rebuilding process? It's over https://t.co/Xs8SDFc8zB pic.twitter.com/mG9q4DbdXo
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) March 22, 2016
Here are some of the media outlet's other predictions:
A revamped Cubs squad will win the Central and claim the NL pennant.
This week's cover (3/4): The @Cubs have a championship caliber lineup https://t.co/Xs8SDFc8zB pic.twitter.com/LGtQLjn0rK
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) March 22, 2016
The New York Mets will claim their second straight NL East title over the Washington Nationals.
This week's cover (1/4): Repeat after us... The @Mets will celebrate another NL East title https://t.co/Xs8SDFc8zB pic.twitter.com/MsVxx3nTyn
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) March 22, 2016
Manager Bruce Bochy will guide the San Francisco Giants back to the playoffs as a wild-card team, but the club will fall short of its even-year title prophecy.
This week's cover (4/4): Hey @SFGiants fans, it's an even year... https://t.co/Xs8SDFc8zB pic.twitter.com/7iHGrpd8cU
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) March 22, 2016
Sports Illustrated predicted the Cleveland Indians would win their first World Series title since 1948 last year, but the team fell well short of its playoff aspirations with an 81-80 record.
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