Los Angeles Dodgers superstar pitcher Blake Snell made a bold prediction at FanFest ahead of last week’s Super Bowl.
In an interview with the SportsNet TV crew in Los Angeles, the Seattle native predicted a blowout win for the Seahawks over the New England Patriots.
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Snell predicts Seahawks will beat Patriots by 17 points.
The 33-year-old was born and raised in Seattle and attended Shorewood High School in Shoreline, Washington. Snell made a name for himself in the Pacific Northwest before being selected in the first round of the 2011 MLB draft.
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The All-Star pitcher grew up a Seattle Mariners fan and said he will always love his hometown. Additionally, Snell added that he will be participating in the Super Bowl, which is scheduled for Sunday, February 7 at 3:30 pm PT. The game will be played at Levi’s Stadium, home of the San Francisco 49ers, in Santa Clara, California.
October 31, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell (7) celebrates the Commissioner’s Trophy in the locker room after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2025 MLB World Series at Rogers Center. Mandatory photo credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
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The southpaw will now enter his second season in Los Angeles after signing a five-year, $182 million contract. His contract includes a $52 million signing bonus and a $10 million conditional option in 2030.
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Snell spoke about a few different topics at FanFest, including his availability at the start of the 2026 season. He revealed to the media that the “plan” is to be ready for Opening Day.
“I’ve been playing catch, throw. It feels good,” Snell said. “But I’m going to take my time. Last year, I was in a rush. I wanted to pitch so bad. But I’m going to take my time. The goal is to be ready for Opening Day, but I’m going to take my time. Once I [at Spring Training]throwing bullpens, pitching in games. “
The two-time Cy Young winner pitched to an incredible 2.35 ERA in 2025, but made just 11 starts due to inflammation in his left shoulder that sidelined him for much of the season. Still, Snell played a key role in the Dodgers’ pursuit of back-to-back championships.
He will do the same for Los Angeles in the 2026 season as they seek to become the first National League team to complete three straight championships.
