MLB experts’ confidence in Brewers’ 2026 NLCS chances already changes tone from last year

Writer Owen Jonas highlights that MLB analysts are showing far greater confidence in the Milwaukee Brewers ahead of their 2026 NLCS rematch against the Los Angeles Dodgers compared to last season. A majority of writers at The Athletic, 55 percent, picked Pat Murphy's Brewers to defeat Dave Roberts' Dodgers in the best-of-seven series, citing Milwaukee's rested roster, improved pitching, and strong regular-season performance.

Milwaukee enters the series with Jacob Misiorowski lined up to start Game 1 after eliminating the San Diego Padres in four games. The author argues that a healthier lineup featuring Jackson Chourio and Christian Yelich, along with a bullpen that allowed one earned run over 19 NLDS innings, positions the Brewers to shed their underdog status.