Playoff Baseball has not disappointed so far in 2025. And here are some of my predictions for the ALCS and the NLCS.
Teams that are still alive include:
- Toronto Blue Jays
- Seattle Mariners
- Milwaukee Brewers
- LA Dodgers
In the first series between the Blue Jays and the Mariners I have the Blue Jays moving on this is a 7 game series. I think because of their good hitting and defense they can lead them to the World Series. Although the Mariners have a very good lineup including hard hitting Cal Raleigh, I think the Blue Jays bullpen can throw different looks at him and make it very difficult for the Mariners to get momentum going. Also, the Blue Jays have home field advantage which makes it even harder for the Mariners to come out successful for how good the Blue Jays have performed at home. If Vladimir Guerrero Jr. can stay consistent with his hitting like he did vs the Yankees, I don’t see the Blue Jays losing this series. So I have the Toronto Blue Jays winning the ALCS 4 games to 3. My ALCS MVP is Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
In the NLCS series between the Dodgers and the Brewers, I have the LA Dodgers coming out of the series victorious. I think their lineup is simply the best in baseball. From the top of the order to the bottom they have too good of hitting. With that being said, I think that the Brewers pitching could keep them in this series. They have a very deep bullpen where they can change up the looks. Even with the great pitching that will be displayed this series, I think every game will be high scoring and an offensive battle. But because of the offensive power of the Dodgers players like Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, Teoscar Hernandez, and Freddie Freeman, that’s just too much fire power for me to pick against. For that reason I have the Dodgers winning the NLCS 4 games to 2. My NLCS MVP is Mookie Betts.
Now for the 7 game World Series matchup between The LA Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays. This matchup will also be very high scoring with two of the best lineups in the MLB. I have the LA Dodgers going back to back winning the World Series. Although the Blue Jays would have home field advantage, this Dodgers team has too much experience and good hitting. I think the Blue Jays could steal a couple games at home, but in the end it’s not enough to get by the Dodgers. Give me the Dodgers to win the World Series 4 games to 2. My World Series MVP is Shohei Ohtani.
Here are a couple of my roomates picks and predictions for the MLB playoffs.
Joe: His World Series matchup is Mariners vs Dodgers. He has the Dodgers winning in 5 games.
Klay: His World Series matchup is Blue Jays vs Dodgers. He has the Dodgers winning in 6 games
Jake: His World Series matchup is Mariners vs Brewers. He has the Brewers winning in 7 games.