MLB Baseball 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 12, 2026, 7:10 AM ET
NLCS and ALCS Matchups
The Brewers outlasted the Dodgers 2-1 in Game 1 of the NLCS, with Murphy praising his club after a Turang homer proved decisive. The Dodgers reshuffled their rotation, with Tarik Skubal getting the Game 1 start and Yoshinobu Yamamoto following in Game. Miguel Rojas remains on the Dodgers' roster despite a back scare that sidelined him earlier in the postseason.
On the American League side, the Rays and Guardians took contrasting paths to the ALCS, with Cleveland arriving after a whirlwind Game 5 and a flight to St. Petersburg, while Tampa Bay enjoyed extra rest. The White Sox, meanwhile, collapsed in a winner-take-all decisive game, striking out 21 times and managing only three hits after holding a 2-0 series lead.
Officiating and Front Office News
MLB has named crew chiefs for the League Championship Series, with Bill Miller and Mark Wegner leading their respective crews. In front-office news, Sam Fuld declined an offer to become the Athletics' president of baseball operations, according to sources.
Predictions and Power Rankings
Analysts are weighing in on the remaining field, with expert picks forecasting who will advance from the Dodgers, Brewers, Rays and Guardians. A separate ranking of the final four teams assesses how each club stacks up heading into the championship rounds.
The Dodgers-Brewers NLCS has been described as baseball at its best, a series fans should savor given the possibility of a labor stoppage this winter. Attention is also turning to the postseason MVP race, with the Mr. October conversation focusing on the players contributing most to their teams' success.