Why Brewers -- Not Dodgers or Cubs -- Should Be World Series Favorites

Milwaukee’s Brewers are being framed as World Series favorites, not the Los Angeles Dodgers or Chicago Cubs, with the argument centered on their regular-season performance and ability to beat strong opponents. The article points to Milwaukee’s MLB-best record of 81-50 and a 81-49 mark through 130 games, matching the pace from 2025. It also cites three straight National League Central titles and a projected fourth. Questions about power are acknowledged, with the Brewers hitting the fewest homers in baseball (120). Still, Milwaukee is said to be prepared for a deep run: they are 41-21 against teams with .500-or-better records, compared with the Cubs’ 33-23, and they’ve gone 20 games above .500 versus winning-record teams.