The Dodgers (97-60) and Brewers (98-59) led their divisions at the start of play Sept. 23 and are two of six clubs the article says could represent the National League in the 2026 World Series. Both still must get through the playoffs.
MLB.com projections cited in the article say Los Angeles would need to get past either San Diego or Atlanta to reach the National League Championship Series, while Milwaukee would need to get past Philadelphia or Chicago. The article says the NLCS winner advances to the World Series.
Yahoo Sports was cited as reporting on Sept. 23 that Shohei Ohtani was expected back in the Dodgers’ lineup after being on the injured list since Sept. 9 with right biceps inflammation and lingering left-knee soreness. The article also cites the Dodgers’ offense and pitching, and Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski and manager Pat Murphy, as strengths.
