Dodgers' nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 MLB Playoffs
It seems like the toll of back-to-back title runs is starting to weigh on the Los Angeles Dodgers. Pegged as the team to beat this season after another monstrous offseason, LA has just been… good this season. They’re still one of the best teams in the MLB, yes, but they haven’t been as dominant as expected coming into the year. With just a handful […] The post Dodgers' nightmare seeding, matchup…
The Los Angeles Dodgers, after a strong offseason, have emerged as the team to beat in the MLB this season, but their dominance has not been as expected. With only a few games left in the regular season, the Dodgers have secured a playoff spot, though the division title is not yet determined. The worst possible scenario for the Dodgers would be securing the fourth seed in the National League, which would require them to lose all their remaining games and allow the Padres to claim the second seed.
This would set up a matchup against either the Phillies or the Cubs, followed by a potentially challenging face-off against the first-seeded Milwaukee Brewers in the NLDS. Although these scenarios are highly unlikely, it is essential for the Dodgers to prepare for the worst-case situation.
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