The article discusses five MLB teams that we think will have a less winning record in 2026 than they did in 2025, with some suggesting they may still be a good team in 2028. The Cardinals, who only won 78 games last year, are expected to be less successful in 2025 due to Chaim Bloom's leadership in his first offseason as president of baseball operations, trading away players such as Nolan Arenado, Sonny Gray, Willson Contreras, and Brendon Donovan. The Nationals, however, are likely to be worse off without MacKenzie Gore, who pitched to a 4.17 ERA and 3.74 across 159.2 innings in 2025. The Yankees, who won 94 games last season, may still struggle for a playoff spot, but still contend for a spot due to injury concerns in their starting line-up. The article also mentions the potential for the Baltimore Orioles to improve their defense.