Dodgers vs. Brewers NLCS + Guardians vs. Rays ALCS Preview & Predictions

The 2026 MLB Championship Series are officially set, and Ben Verlander is breaking down both matchups and making his predictions for who will advance to the World Series!

Can the Milwaukee Brewers finally get revenge on the Los Angeles Dodgers after last year's NLCS sweep? Ben breaks down the biggest keys to the series, the Dodgers' pursuit of a third straight World Series title, Shohei Ohtani's struggles, and what Milwaukee needs to do to pull off the upset.

Over in the American League, the Cleveland Guardians are coming off an incredible comeback against the Chicago White Sox. Can José Ramírez and the Guardians keep their momentum going against the top-seeded Tampa Bay Rays?

Plus, Ben looks back at the biggest performances from the Division Series, highlights the players who stood out, and reveals his ALCS and NLCS picks and World Series predictions.

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

2:50 Guardians Win ALDS Game 5

5:15 Dodgers vs Brewers NLCS Preview

21:54 Guardians vs Rays ALCS Preview

30:12 Top 5 Players from the Division Series'

31:18 Outro

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