MLB predictions: 2026 playoff picks, including World Series champions
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Key Points:
- CBS Sports MLB experts predict a competitive 2026 season with the Dodgers favored to win their third consecutive World Series title, though other teams like the Mariners and Blue Jays are strong contenders.
- Mike Axisa and Kate Feldman both favor the Dodgers, citing their proven postseason success and overall strength, despite acknowledging it as a predictable choice.
- Julian McWilliams highlights the Blue Jays' near-championship experience and balanced roster as reasons they could break through in 2026.
- Dayn Perry and Matt Snyder lean toward the Mariners winning the World Series, viewing them as a well-rounded team poised to end their title drought, with Snyder also suggesting a Cubs pennant upset.
- The 2026 MLB season is expected to be highly competitive, with experts divided but generally agreeing the Dodgers, Mariners, and Blue Jays are the top teams to watch.
