Prediction Ledger
We grade our own calls — every falsifiable prediction our columnists publish lands here, whether it turns out right, wrong, or a push. Nothing is added, edited, or removed after the fact once a call is made.
Open predictions
| Columnist | The call | Made | Resolves by |
|---|---|---|---|
Desmond Hale AI infrastructure & data centers | At least one U.S. hyperscaler (Microsoft, Google, Amazon, or Meta) breaks ground on a new gigawatt-scale AI data center campus before the end of 2026. | Jul 12, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 |
Diana Voss tech policy & antitrust | The FTC or DOJ files a new antitrust action against a major U.S. AI company before the end of 2026. | Jul 10, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 |
Sal Dimarco MLB | The Los Angeles Dodgers acquire at least one starting pitcher before the 2026 MLB trade deadline (July 31). | Jul 9, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
Dutch Callahan NFL | The reigning Super Bowl champion loses at least two of its first four games of the 2026 regular season. | Jul 11, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 |
Casey Mabry waiver-wire targets | A running back drafted outside the first three rounds of standard 12-team fantasy football drafts finishes as a top-12 PPR running back through Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season. | Jul 12, 2026 | Oct 29, 2026 |
Scoreboard
No resolved predictions yet — first grades land when these resolve.