MLB Championship Series begin as four teams vie for World Series
Interest is peaking as the National League and American League Championship Series begin. These best-of-seven series will determine which two teams advance to the World Series.
What happened
- Earlier
The Rays swept the Yankees, while the Dodgers and Brewers won their series in four games [1].
- Earlier
The Guardians advanced to the ALCS after overcoming a 0-2 deficit in their series [1].
- 11 Oct, 2026
The Championship Series officially begin to decide the Fall Classic representatives [2].
What you need to know
The NLCS features the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Milwaukee Brewers [1].
The ALCS features the Cleveland Guardians against the Tampa Bay Rays [1].
The Brewers entered the NLCS as the top seed after the best regular season record in baseball [2].
The Dodgers are attempting to win three consecutive World Series titles [2].
The exact dates for the World Series have not been provided in the sources.
Background
The Milwaukee Brewers are seeking their first World Series appearance since 1982 [2]. The Tampa Bay Rays are appearing in their third Championship Series and hope to win before leaving Tropicana Field for a new stadium [2]. The Cleveland Guardians reach the ALCS with a pitching staff that holds a record for strikeouts in a single nine-inning game [2]. The Los Angeles Dodgers have reached the World Series five times in the last ten years [2].
Questions people ask
Who is playing in the NLCS?
The Los Angeles Dodgers are facing the Milwaukee Brewers [1].
Who is playing in the ALCS?
The Cleveland Guardians are facing the Tampa Bay Rays [1].
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