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The start of the new workweek coincides with one of the final occasions this year to catch multiple Major League Baseball games on the same day. After the Milwaukee Brewers secured a narrow 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series opener on Sunday night, the two teams will meet again for Game 2 on Monday afternoon. Meanwhile, the American League Championship Series gets underway in the evening as the Tampa Bay Rays host the Cleveland Guardians at Tropicana Field.
At least one more game is assured on Thursday, and another could be added on Friday if the NLCS does not end in a sweep. Beyond that, the schedule may thin out unless both series extend deep. Fans are encouraged to savor the remaining baseball action, or simply continue their postseason hiatus if the 2026 New York Yankees have already driven them away. No judgment is passed on either choice.
On the site today, Kevin will provide a recap of the first NLCS game, Andrés will revisit the low points of the 2026 Yankees season, and then shift to honoring the 92nd birthday of Tony Kubek, the shortstop from the Stengel/Houk-era Yankees dynasty who also gained acclaim as a broadcaster. Later, Nick will offer a preview of the Rays-Guardians ALCS, and Estevo will analyze which of the two remaining remotely likable teams Yankees fans might prefer to see win the World Series.
Today’s Playoff Matchups
- National League Championship Series Game 2: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 5:00 p.m. EST at American Family Field, Milwaukee, WI. Probable pitchers: RHP Logan Henderson (MIL) vs. RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto (LAD). TV: FOX/FS1/FOX ONE.
- American League Championship Series Game 1: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Cleveland Guardians, 8:00 p.m. EST at Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, FL. Probable pitchers: RHP Drew Rasmussen (TB) vs. LHP Foster Griffin (CLE). TV: TBS/HBO Max/truTV.
Questions/Prompts
- Does the Brewers’ Game 1 win over the Dodgers alter your prediction for the NLCS?
- What percentage chance do you give Cleveland to upset the Rays in the ALCS?
Originally reported by pinstripealley.