"Petriello: I am not blind to the fact that the Brewers are the three-time NL Central champions, and that the Cubs haven't actually won their division in a full season since way back in 2017. And yet: I picked Chicago here, not Milwaukee."
"Part of this is that winning the division isn't a requirement for winning the World Series, so even if the Cubs finish second again, they could still get the ring, but also I'm encouraged by what I've seen of Shota Imanaga this spring."
"The lackluster rotation has had me down on this team the last few seasons - and I regret to say that I do not share everyone's optimism about Cade Horton - but it's at least deeper. The defense is great. They should hit."
Mike Petriello and Will Leitch ranked the 2026 MLB World Series favorites, placing the Chicago Cubs at number three. Petriello acknowledges the Cubs' lack of recent division success but believes they can still contend for the championship. He expresses optimism about players like Shota Imanaga and Edward Cabrera, despite concerns about the rotation. The Cubs' defense and hitting are seen as strengths. Petriello admits discomfort in ranking the Cubs so high but recognizes their potential among legitimate contenders.
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