MLB Baseball 8-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 11, 2026, 10:40 PM ET
Championship Series Matchups
The Dodgers and Brewers are set for a National League Championship Series that many already consider the best of the postseason, while the Rays and Guardians square off in the American League. Cleveland arrived after a whirlwind Game 5 and a flight to St. Petersburg, raising the familiar question of whether rest or rust matters more. Expert picks for both series are now available, and ESPN has ranked the four remaining teams as the field narrows.
Umpiring and Roster Updates
MLB has named its crew chiefs for the ALCS and NLCS, with Bill Miller and Mark Wegner leading their respective crews. On the Dodgers side, Miguel Rojas remains on the NLCS roster despite a back scare that had threatened his availability.
Front Office News
Former Phillies outfielder Sam Fuld declined an offer to become the Athletics' president of baseball operations, according to sources.
Playoff Exits
The White Sox unraveled in a decisive Game, striking out 21 times and managing just three hits after building a 2-0 lead in the Division Series. Their collapse leaves the NLCS and ALCS as the only remaining stages of the postseason.
Commentary on the NLCS has framed the Dodgers-Brewers clash as baseball at its best, a reminder to savor the matchup before a possible labor stoppage in the winter.