May 2, 2016

Our first weekly update finds Rob LaColla and Mark Watzke in a tie for first atop the 2016 MLB Predictions Pool. Our current leaders’ seven correct picks are the most in an opening pool update since 2007.

We’ve already had our share of injuries, both short- and long-term. Cleveland’s Carlos Carrasco (hamstring strain) was chosen by four entrants for wins or ERA… While Carrasco could return by the end of May, Charlie Morton’s torn hammy will cost him the entire year. The ex-Pirate posted double-digit HBP totals in each of the past three seasons, and was selected by four of us this year.

Thanks again to Brian Wells for making daily full-pool updates possible on our blog and on Twitter (@PredictionsPool). Regular weekly reports will still be sent by email on Mondays.

One of our entrants has decided not to remain in the pool this year, but our $440 jackpot is still intact. Big thanks to everyone for getting our entry fees in by the end of April.

See you next Monday!

-Jud and Dan