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Los Angeles Dodgers superstar pitcher Blake Snell made a bold Super Bowl prediction during last week’s Fan Fest before the big game.
In an interview with the SportsNet LA TV crew, the Seattle native predicted that the Seahawks would win big over the New England Patriots.
Snell predicted the Seahawks would beat the 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 he was 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 that he will always have love for his hometown. In addition, Snell added that he will attend the Super Bowl, which is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 7 at 3:30 PM PT. The game will be held in Santa Clara, California, at Levi’s Stadium, the home of the San Francisco 49ers.
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The southpaw will now enter his second season in Los Angeles after he signed a five-year, $182 million contract. His deal includes a $52 million signing bonus and a conditional $10 million option for 2030.
Snell touched on a handful of different topics at Fan Fest, including his availability at the start of the 2026 season. He shared with the media that the “plan” is to be ready for Opening Day.
“I’ve been playing catch, been throwing. It feels good,” Snell said. “But I’m just going to take my time. Last year, I was rushing. I wanted to pitch so bad. But I’m going to take my time. The goal is to be ready Opening Day, but I’m going to take my time. I’ll know more once I’m [at Spring Training], throwing bullpens, pitching in games.”
The two-time Cy Young winner pitched an incredible 2.35 ERA in 2025, but was limited to only 11 starts due to left shoulder inflammation that kept him out for most of the season. Still, Snell played a pivotal role for the Dodgers in their quest for back-to-back titles.
He will do the same for L.A. in the 2026 season as they seek to become the first National League team to complete a three-peat.
