Tue Oct 14 09:40:00 UTC 2025: ## MLB Championship Series Set: Experts Weigh In on Dodgers-Brewers and Mariners-Blue Jays
**New York, NY** – The field is narrowed to four as the 2025 MLB playoffs enter the Championship Series round. After a nail-biting Division Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers will face the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League, while the Seattle Mariners clash with the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League.
MLB experts are now making their predictions for the LCS matchups, forecasting World Series contenders, series MVPs, and the dominant storylines of the week.
**American League Championship Series: Mariners vs. Blue Jays**
A majority of experts are siding with the Seattle Mariners to break their long-standing World Series drought. Eight experts picked the Mariners, with Cal Raleigh emerging as the favorite for ALCS MVP should Seattle win. Toronto received seven votes to reach the Fall Classic, with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. as the MVP favorite.
The Mariners’ quest to reach their first World Series in franchise history is the top storyline. Jeff Passan of ESPN highlighted the narrative of a perpetually tormented franchise finally reaching baseball’s biggest stage. However, Buster Olney cautions that Seattle’s tight ALDS against the Tigers may have left them at a disadvantage compared to a well-rested Blue Jays team.
**National League Championship Series: Dodgers vs. Brewers**
The Los Angeles Dodgers are the overwhelming favorite to advance to the World Series and become repeat champions, with ten experts predicting their victory. Six experts predict that Shohei Ohtani will take home the NLCS MVP award. Five experts picked the Brewers to reach the Fall Classic, with Jackson Chourio listed as the favorite to win NLCS MVP.
Alden Gonzalez of ESPN is highlighting the Dodgers’ formidable starting rotation as a key factor in their dominance. The acquisition of top-tier pitching talent is a major point of discussion, as the Dodgers boast a rotation of stars acquired through free agency and trades.
**Expert Regrets and Second Guesses**
Several experts admitted their initial World Series picks were incorrect, with many originally favoring the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Yankees. Kiley McDaniel, who initially picked the Phillies, has shifted his allegiance to the Dodgers. Eric Karabell, however, is sticking with his original pick of the Brewers to win the World Series.
The Championship Series kicks off this week, promising thrilling baseball and intense competition as teams battle for a chance to compete for the World Series title.
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