Hangover or Continuation: Picking Division Winners, Wild Card Teams & More; Red Sox Manager Alex Cora Stops By

In this episode of Baseball Tonight, host Buster Olney and guest Jesse Rogers dive into the 2026 MLB season with a focus on division races, wild card contenders, and standout players. They discuss the Philadelphia Phillies' bold move to re-sign Christopher Sanchez to a six-year, $103 million deal, praising it as both smart business and a team-friendly contract that secures a future Cy Young contender. The conversation shifts to breakout spring training performances, spotlighting Wyatt Lankford of the Texas Rangers, Austin Riley’s return from injury, and the emergence of young pitchers like Didier Fuentes and Trey Yosavage. Olney and Rogers make their division and wildcard predictions, with Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora joining the show to discuss the team’s depth, power concerns, and the impact of the WBC on player development. Cora praises the tournament’s global reach and calls for a mid-season format to better align with the MLB schedule. The episode also touches on the controversy around Team USA’s lack of enthusiasm and the no-handshake policy, with both hosts criticizing the team’s demeanor as out of step with the tournament’s joyful spirit. As the regular season approaches, the podcast builds excitement for Opening Day and the upcoming games.