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Once again, the Dodgers clash with the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Championship Series. Both teams were rested with comparable levels of health, and the end result of Game 1 was a 2-1 decision. Except this year, we’re not discussing Blake Snell’s dominant Game 1 performance or how Blake Treinen miraculously didn’t blow the […]

Brewers make Christian Yelich lineup move for Game 2 vs. Dodgers

Christian Yelich is back in the Brewers’ starting lineup for NLCS Game 2 against the Dodgers, giving Milwaukee a middle-order presence as it attempts to build a series advantage. Yelich will bat fifth as the designated hitter, behind first baseman Jake Bauers. The Brewers’ starting lineup with Christian Yelich back in the lineup https://t.co/MsUu964HMG — […] The post Brewers make Christian Yelich lineup move for Game 2 vs. Dodgers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Why former MLB star Anthony Rizzo says Rays-Brewers World Series would be ‘f**king terrible’

The Milwaukee Brewers are one game closer to the World Series after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Guardians and Tampa Bay Rays are set to open their ALCS series on Monday. In the American League, it will be a smaller market representing the league in the World Series. There is the potential […] The post Why former MLB star Anthony Rizzo says Rays-Brewers World Series would be ‘f**king terrible’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .

2026 NLCS: Late and close is where the Dodgers have found success

Andy Pages hits an RBI single in the second inning for the Dodgers in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series on Sunday. (Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images) By Mark Langill and Megan Garcia Only one thing will be missing from the Dodgers’ arsenal for Game 2 of the National League Championship Series at Milwaukee. A broom. Their October rematch with the Brewers will not be another cakewalk to the Fall Classic like the 2025 NLCS when Los Angeles outscored the Brewers 15–4 and t...

Dodgers make lineup change for Game 2 of NLCS vs. Brewers

After a 2-1 defeat in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series, it became clear the Los Angeles Dodgers likely needed some kind of lineup change. Sure enough, manager Dave Roberts made a switch. Catcher Will Smith, who hit third on Sunday, is being moved down to the No. 5 spot in the lineup […] The post Dodgers make lineup change for Game 2 of NLCS vs. Brewers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Yankees fans can embrace underdogs in the remaining playoff field

Accustomed to the role of the favorites throughout their history, the Yankees were not favored against Tampa Bay in the ALDS and indeed bounced out early from the 2026 postseason, leaving the Rays, Guardians, Dodgers, and Brewers as the four clubs still battling for a championship. Finding a rooting interest after your team is eliminated […]

Dodgers look to even NLCS

The Los Angeles Dodgers find themselves down 1-0 in the NLCS to the Milwaukee Brewers, unable to muster more than one run. As is so often the case, Monday afternoon they will send Yoshinobu Yamamoto to try to even the series. The Dodgers are 9-1 in his postseason starts and are undefeated in his six […]

Dodgers’ Mookie Betts finds silver lining from NLCS Game 1 loss to Brewers that ‘obviously sucks’

Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts found reason for optimism despite Sunday’s 2-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 1 of the NLCS. Although the Dodgers fell behind in the series, Betts believes their ability to create scoring opportunities remains encouraging. Los Angeles forced Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski out of the game early but […] The post Dodgers’ Mookie Betts finds silver lining from NLCS Game 1 loss to Brewers that ‘obviously sucks’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .

1 big change Dave Roberts must make to Dodgers’ NLCS Game 2 lineup vs. Brewers as offense continues slump

Dave Roberts needs to stop treating the third spot in the Dodgers’ batting order as untouchable. For NLCS Game 2 against the Brewers, his biggest adjustment should be moving Will Smith down and promoting Teoscar Hernández into that run-producing position. Los Angeles lost the opener 2-1, finishing 1-for-6 with runners in scoring position. That leaves […] The post 1 big change Dave Roberts must make to Dodgers’ NLCS Game 2 lineup vs. Brewers as offense continues slump appeared first on Clutch...

The key to Brewers’ historic secret playoff weapon that’s not so secret anymore

When it became clear that the Milwaukee Brewers were indeed still a powerhouse, the logical thing to do was to identify their biggest obstacle in a potential National League Championship Series rematch versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. The starting pitching rotation jumped out as a long-term concern when Brandon Woodruff suffered a devastating shoulder injury […] The post The key to Brewers’ historic secret playoff weapon that’s not so secret anymore appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Positives to take amidst a lack of power in Game 1

The promise of a low-scoring game was fulfilled in the NLCS opener, as the Brewers needed only a pair of runs to improve on last postseason’s outcome, having been swept by the Dodgers the last time out. There was plenty of frustration to go around for the Dodgers offensively—especially so considering how effective they were […]

Pat Murphy Said He Wanted to “Step on” Tarik Skubal’s Throat, Then the Brewers Beat the Ace Who Got Away

Pat Murphy did not exactly roll out the welcome mat for Tarik Skubal. Hours before NLCS Game 1, the Brewers manager said he wanted to step on the Dodgers ace's throat, and then his team went out and beat him 2-1. The post Pat Murphy Said He Wanted to “Step on” Tarik Skubal’s Throat, Then the Brewers Beat the Ace Who Got Away appeared first on Terez Owens .

“We Knew It”: Dave Roberts Sends Dodgers a Reality Check After Game 1 Loss

Pat Murphy said the Brewers needed to be better prepared for the NLCS this time. Game 1 proved he meant it. With Jacob Misiorowski leading the way, Milwaukee played like the team with the best record in baseball, taking a 2-1 win over the Dodgers and an early lead in the series. Now Dave Roberts […] The post “We Knew It”: Dave Roberts Sends Dodgers a Reality Check After Game 1 Loss appeared first on EssentiallySports .

The unsung Brewers rookie hero who somehow got better of Tarik Skubal to beat Dodgers in NLCS Game 1

The Milwaukee Brewers opened the National League Championship Series with a 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday at American Family Field. While rising star Brice Turang’s home run helped Milwaukee get on the scoreboard, it was rookie Luis Lara who came through in the clutch against Tarik Skubal, the two-time reigning American […] The post The unsung Brewers rookie hero who somehow got better of Tarik Skubal to beat Dodgers in NLCS Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Fox debuts new MLB scorebug to mixed reviews

The beginning of the 2026 National League Championship Series also meant the beginning of a new scorebug for Fox. Fox debuted a new MLB scorebug and some new graphics on its Game 1 broadcast of the NLCS between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday night. Fox shows off a new scorebug for…

The 2026 White Sox delighted even more than they surprised, and they shocked

A few minutes into the broadcast of Game 1 of the NLCS between the Dodgers and the Brewers on Sunday night, Mini Margalus yelled a sentence from the living room that I didn’t expect: “Daaaaaaaaaad! I don’t see Munetaka Murakami!” Mini Margalus — referred to as such here because he was born four minutes into… The post The 2026 White Sox delighted even more than they surprised, and they shocked appeared first on Sox Machine .