MLB playoff predictions: are the Dodgers heading for an inevitable fall?
As the postseason starts with the wildcard round, our writers pick the dark horses, likely winners and the high seeds at risk of going out early
TL;DR
- The Mariners, Pirates, and Orioles are mentioned as teams that missed their postseason chances.
- The Guardians, Dodgers, and Yankees are identified as high seeds at risk of early elimination.
- The Cubs and Rays are considered dark horse contenders to win the World Series.
- Players like Tarik Skubal, Chandler Simpson, and Junior Caminero are highlighted as ones to watch.
- The upcoming labor negotiations and the Collective Bargaining Agreement expiration are cited as the most important offseason factor.
- The NLCS is predicted to be Dodgers over Brewers or Brewers over Dodgers, while the ALCS is predicted to be Rays over White Sox or Guardians.
- The World Series winner could be the Dodgers, Brewers, or Rays, depending on the writer's perspective.