2026 INSIDE THE FLY BY NIGHT
Written by Ed Griffin
March 2026

Hey guys,
Here you go. Another exciting FBN season about to roll. I have two prohibitive favorites. We’ll see how they do. Good luck to everyone and have fun playing the lowly but frisky FIGHTING KOI!

Ed

 

NATIONAL LEAGUE WEST

Projected Finish
1) Taxachusetts
2) Connecticut
3) Hazardville
4) Southboro
5) Manatee County
6) Klee's

This is largely a replay of last year where TX, CT and HZ battle it out. They all look like playoff teams to me. I like the Chiefs as they play so well at home. There is then a big drop-off to Southboro, Manatee and the Klubbers. I don't remember a season with so many teams that look like 81-81, but three more here. I hate to be mean to Roland and make him last again, but can't help it.

....click here to see projected team details for the National League West

 

NATIONAL LEAGUE EAST

Projected Finish
1) Norwich
2) Allyn Street
3) Louisville
4) US
5) Illinois
6) Burlington

Norwich is the Bissel Cove of the NL. Should be playing each other in the WS. It's all about pitching and defense and the Navigators have both in spades. Offensively a little challenged, but not bad. They should roll to a division championship. The 89ers will be tough again and should secure a wild card spot. After that it gets dicey. Louisville has solid SPing, but just not enough offense. The other three teams look like 75 win teams to me. I'm sure one will do better. I'm counting on US, but only see Norwich and AS coming out of this division for the playoffs.

....click here to see projected team details for the National League East

 

AMERICAN LEAGUE NORTH

Projected Finish
1) Bissel Cove
2) Lake Wobegon
3) Yorktown
4) Urpaign
5) Blue Grass
6) Nashua

I wonder if Glen gets tired of winning 100+ games every year? I know I would, which is why I will lose 100+ this upcoming season. Makes you appreciate the good years. Anyhow, Glen is once again the team to beat in the AL. I'm sure he will tweak as the season progresses, but the Blue Fish already have a well balanced team with excellent offense, defense, SPing and Pen. They will roll to the division championship with no competition.

....click here to see projected team details for the American League North

 

AMERICAN LEAGUE SOUTH

Projected Finish
1) California
2) Atlanta
3) Arsenal
4) Zanti
5) Hotlanta
6) Grayson

Interesting division. California is not quite as good as they were last year, but still will ride Ohtani, Soto and solid SPing. Atlanta is much in improved and could push the Dreamers. They will hit a bunch of HRs and could be trouble in a short playoff series with Skenes and deGrom leading the way. The rest of the division is tough to sort out. Essentially four .500 type teams. Will be fun to see how it falls out.

....click here to see projected team details for the American League South