MLB Baseball 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 11, 2026, 10:40 PM ET
Championship Series Setup
The Dodgers, Brewers, Rays, and Guardians remain standing as the League and National Championship Series take shape. MLB has named its crew chiefs for both series, with Bill Miller and Mark Wegner leading the umpiring assignments. Analysts have also weighed in on the matchups, with expert picks forecasting who advances, and ESPN's final four rankings placing each contender in order.
NLCS: Dodgers vs. Brewers
Los Angeles will open the National League Championship Series with Tarik Skubal on the mound in Game, followed by Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Game. Miguel Rojas remains on the roster after a back scare sidelined him, giving the Dodgers their infield depth intact. Commentators have called the series baseball at its very best, a showcase many fear could be overshadowed by a looming labor stoppage.
ALCS: Rays vs. Guardians
Cleveland arrives in St. Petersburg after a whirlwind Game 5, while Tampa Bay has enjoyed extra time to recover. That contrast has sparked the familiar debate over whether rest or rhythm matters more in October.
Playoff Fallout
The White Sox suffered a stunning collapse, striking out 21 times and collecting just three hits in a decisive Game 3 loss after squandering a 2-0 ALDS lead. In the front office, Sam Fuld declined an offer to become the Athletics' president of baseball operations.
Postseason Awards Watch
The race for playoff MVP is tightening, with a tracker of postseason performers highlighting the players driving their teams' success. Off the field, a Wrigleyville rooftop owner's legal fight with the Chicago Cubs continues to draw attention.