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Granderson Predicts 2025 MLB Upsets Driven by Team Chemistry

10/18/2025

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Curtis Granderson, a three-time All-Star and MLB veteran, predicts the 2025 postseason will hinge on team chemistry and bullpen depth, not regular-season performance.
He foresees upsets, including the Detroit Tigers defeating the Houston Astros and the New York Mets advancing past the Los Angeles Dodgers.
As a TBS analyst, Granderson offers plate-approach guidance to players to exploit bullpen weaknesses, and supports youth initiatives through the Chicago Baseball and Educational Academy.

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Curtis Granderson, a three-time All-Star and MLB veteran, predicts the 2025 postseason will hinge on team chemistry and bullpen depth, not regular-season performance.
He foresees upsets, including the Detroit Tigers defeating the Houston Astros and the New York Mets advancing past the Los Angeles Dodgers.
As a TBS analyst, Granderson offers plate-approach guidance to players to exploit bullpen weaknesses, and supports youth initiatives through the Chicago Baseball and Educational Academy.