Cubs Corner with Bob Fiorante: MLB predictions, CY Young and MVPs picked, more
Anthony and Bob make their predictions (Patrick Gorski - USA Today Sports)

Cubs Corner with Bob Fiorante: MLB predictions, CY Young and MVPs picked, more


by - Staff Writer -

On this week’s edition of the Cubs Corner, presented by Coach’s Bar and Grill, Anthony welcomed frequent guest Robert Fiorante on the show to discuss various topics on what should have been Opening Day.

(Sponsorship: Coach’s Bar and Grill is located at 6169 N Northwest Highway, and although they are closed due to the spread of Covid-19, they have their kitchen open on select days in order to serve food during the difficult time, here is a link to their Facebook page).

Before diving in and making predictions, Anthony and Bob discussed multiple topics surrounding the impact the Coronavirus will have on the 2020 MLB season. Some of those include:

When will the season begin?

How many games will the season be?

If shortened, does the MLB have to retool the schedule?

Will the playoffs be as scheduled, moved, pushed back, moved to neutral site?

Will the Cubs trip to London happen?

What about the All-star game?

After tackling those questions and more, the pair began to deliver division predictions.

Bob’s picks (for champion and wild card)

AL EAST: Yankees

AL CENTRAL: White Sox

AL WEST: Angels

WILD CARD: Astros, Athletics

NL EAST: Phillies

NL CENTRAL: Reds

NL WEST: Dodgers

WILD CARD: Braves, Cubs

World Series: Yankees vs. Dodgers

Anthony’s picks (for champion and wild card)

AL EAST: Yankees

AL CENTRAL: Twins

AL WEST: Angels

WILD CARD: Astros, White Sox

NL EAST: Braves

NL CENTRAL: Cubs

NL WEST: Dodgers

WILD CARD: Phillies, Reds

World Series: Yankees vs. Braves

Following that, the pair gave their predictions for AL and NL MVP, Cy Young, and Rookie of the Year. Check out this week’s episode of the Cubs Corner to find out who they picked.

As always, this podcast is available on Soundcloud, Apple Podcasts, and right here at CubsHQ.

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