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Power Rankings: Final Four Teams
MLB's final four teams compete for the 2026 World Series title.
In brief
MLB's final four teams compete for the 2026 World Series title. The Brewers, Dodgers, Rays, and Guardians vie for the 2026 World Series with each team having strengths and concerns. Originally reported by Mlb.
Brewers
The Brewers are the best team in franchise history with 103 wins, a deep offense, and the best starting pitcher.
“This is the best team in brewers history, a team that won 103 games behind an offense that’s deeper and more versatile than some past incarnations, a bullpen that’s one of the best in baseball and, oh yes, the best starting pitcher on the planet, one who can throw harder than anyone ever has”
Dodgers
The Dodgers won two straight World Series titles and have a strong pitching lineup with Tarik Skubal and Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
“They’ve won two straight world series titles and are trying to become just the second team in the past 50 years to win three straight”
Rays
The Rays have an unstoppable offense and home-field advantage in the ALCS, but they are vulnerable to left-handed pitchers.
“They were basically unstoppable, and they were unstoppable because they showed they could beat you in so many ways”
Guardians
The Guardians have a strong offense with José Ramírez returning to form, but their starting pitching has been inconsistent.
“They were facing elimination heading into a roaring, vibrating crowd in chicago and not only fought back twice, but returned to cleveland to win again and reach the alcs”
Reasons to Believe
Each team has a reason to believe they can win the World Series based on their performance and strengths.
“This is the best team in brewers history, a team that won 103 games behind an offense that’s deeper and more versatile than some past incarnations, a bullpen that’s one of the best in baseball and, oh yes, the best starting pitcher on the planet, one who can throw harder than anyone ever has”
Reasons for Concern
Each team faces challenges including past postseason losses, aging players, and pitching inconsistencies.
“This is the fourth time the brewers have faced the dodgers in the postseason since 2018. The first three matchups all ended with a loss.”
The short version
The Brewers, Dodgers, Rays, and Guardians vie for the 2026 World Series with each team having strengths and concerns.
