Yahoo Sports releases MLB playoff bracket predictions through World Series
Yahoo Sports analysts have outlined their picks for each round of the 2026 MLB postseason, forecasting which teams will advance from the wild-card series to the World Series.
Yahoo Sports has published its analysts' selections for the 2026 Major League Baseball postseason, covering the wild-card round through the World Series. The predictions were contributed by writers Russell Dorsey, Jake Mintz, Jordan Shusterman, Jack Baer, Chris Cwik and Jason Owens.
The analysts generally agree that the Houston Astros and New York Yankees will move on to the American League Division Series, while the National League matchup between the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves, as well as the Chicago Cubs versus San Diego Padres, remains uncertain.
Four of the six experts favor the Tampa Bay Rays to progress from the American League side, and the consensus on the National League side leans toward either the 103-win Milwaukee Brewers or the two-time defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers reaching the championship series.
The commentary also mentions potential breakout performances from young players such as Jackson Chourio and Junior Caminero, as well as the possibility of Jacob Misiorowski emerging as a leading pitcher. The Dodgers, led by Max Muncy, are noted as a candidate for a third consecutive title.