MLB League Championship Series

Last Updated on October 13, 2025 9:27 am by Erwin Noguera

The road to the World Series has reached its most intense stage, as the four remaining teams enter the League Championship Series with momentum, star power, and no margin for error.

After an unpredictable postseason filled with late-inning drama and standout pitching, both leagues now feature matchups that blend heavy hitters, elite rotations, and postseason-tested managers.

In the American League Championship, the Toronto Blue Jays are competing for the title. They come into the series as the most successful team in the American League during the regular season, having eliminated the Yankees in the fourth game of their previous matchup.

Their opponents for the AL crown are the Seattle Mariners, who finished as the American League West leaders by a significant margin. The Mariners faced a tough battle against the Tigers, with the series being closely contested until the very last game, which also ended with a tight score.

The American League Championship Series began on Sunday, and currently, the Mariners lead the best-of-seven series by one game.

For the National League Championship, the Milwaukee Brewers are vying for the title after having a standout regular season. They finished the season with the most wins overall, edging out the Philadelphia Phillies by just one victory. The Brewers then capitalized on their strong performance by defeating the Chicago Cubs in the fifth game of their series, despite the Cubs previously rallying back in games 3 and 4.

On the other hand, the other contender for the National League had a tougher path to the Championship match. They entered the playoffs as the team with the fewest victories among the qualifiers and had to decisively beat the Cincinnati Reds in the Wild Card round, winning both games in a sweep. Subsequently, they faced a challenging opponent in the Philadelphia Phillies but managed to eliminate them in the fourth game of their series.

The National League Championship Series begins today, and we will see how both teams perform right from the start.

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MLB Championship Series 2025: Blue Jays vs. Mariners

The Blue Jays have a promising rookie starter in Trey Yesavage, who impressed in his first playoff start. He held the Yankees hitless for 5 1/3 innings, striking out 11 batters on just 70 pitches.

Yesavage has not allowed a home run in the Major Leagues, so we expect him to perform well in the second game in Toronto.

The Blue Jays reached this stage behind consistent pitching and timely offense. They’ve averaged 4.2 runs per game in the postseason and limited opponents to just 3.3 runs thanks to a dependable rotation and a bullpen that’s allowing a .218 average.

Seattle got here with an elite run prevention and clutch late-inning hitting. Their starters have a combined 2.91 ERA this postseason, and their bullpen has stranded runners at a top-three rate.

Logan Gilbert caused the Blue Jays some trouble in the first game, but we believe they have adjusted to his pitching style and will perform much better in this second matchup at home.

Offensively, they haven’t produced big numbers, but they’ve capitalized on mistakes and extra-base chances.

Both teams match up well on the mound, but Toronto brings more pop and better top-to-bottom contact hitting. Looking ahead to the rest of the matches, both teams will be competitive, but we boldly predict that the Blue Jays will take the series in six games.

Blue Jays vs. Mariners Betting Pick: Blue Jays

MLB Championship Series 2025: Brewers vs. Dodgers

We are excited to see this matchup, and we have already settled on our prediction for both the first game and the overall series.

Milwaukee continues to ride its pitching staff. They’ve allowed just 3.0 runs per game in the postseason and have leaned on small-ball and situational hitting. However, they’re batting under .235 as a team and rank near the bottom in slugging among playoff teams.

The Milwaukee Brewers have been a strong team at home; however, they are entering this playoff clash as underdogs for good reason. The Los Angeles Dodgers are on a hot streak, boasting a 5-1 record during the postseason.

The Dodgers arrived with power, experience, and depth. They’re averaging 4.8 runs per game this postseason and have struck out fewer than almost any remaining offense. Their rotation has given them at least six innings in most starts, and their bullpen hasn’t blown a lead yet.

We believe that the Dodgers, who are also favorites to win the World Series, will carry their momentum into this game, making it a tough start for the Brewers. While the Brewers have already selected their starting pitcher for Game 2, they have yet to announce who will start this game. Meanwhile, the confident Dodgers will have left-hander Blake Snell on the mound, and we are confident they will secure a victory.

In terms of the full series, Milwaukee can steal low-scoring games, but Los Angeles has too much offense and bullpen stability over a seven-game stretch. That said, we expect the Dodgers to close the series by Game 5.

Brewers vs. Dodgers Betting Pick: Dodgers