MLB Playoffs 2026: Picks and predictions for every round, including World Series champ
Predicting the MLB Postseason is like trying to find a needle in a haystack, but the haystack is buried in a sealed government vault thousands of feet underground to protect it from a potential nuclear attack. An MLB season is a progression of millions of weighted probabilities, discrete events, unpredictable mistakes and dumb luck; trying […]
The 2026 MLB Playoffs will feature several exciting matchups as teams battle it out for a chance to claim the World Series title. The Wild Card Round will see the Boston Red Sox, White Sox, Phillies, and Padres vying for a spot in the next round. The Red Sox are favored to advance over the Yankees, while the White Sox are predicted to defeat the Astros.
In the National League, the Phillies are predicted to beat the Braves, with Jesus Luzardo's strong performance being a major factor in this prediction. The Cubs' chances of advancing are slim, with the Padres being the clear favorite to sweep them. In the Division Series, the Guardians are predicted to defeat the White Sox, while the Red Sox and Dodgers are favored to advance past the Brewers and Astros, respectively.
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- 2026 MLB Wild Card Series announcer schedule & pairings sports.yahoo.com
