WORLD SERIES



There are plenty of questions heading into the 2026 MLB season: Can the Dodgers pull off a historic three-peat after back-to-back World Series titles? Will the Yankees rebound and chase them down in the American League? Which contenders — from the Phillies and Mariners to the Blue Jays and Braves — will emerge from crowded playoff races? And what surprises will a long season bring as new faces, offseason moves, and breakout stars reshape the landscape? No one can definitively know what’s in store for this year, but that never stops us from making our best guesses. Who will be the team still standing when October arrives?

Who looks like a legit contender? And what underdogs can give you a huge surprise in the long run?