Brief
Post experts project Dodgers, Braves, Padres and Brewers NLDS outcomes
Predictions focus on Dodgers' rotation, Braves' fatigued bullpen, Padres' firepower and Brewers' pitching depth.
By Felo News Desk · Published
The New York Post's panel of baseball analysts offered their forecasts for the 2026 National League Division Series matchups, which begin Saturday.
What happened
The Dodgers face the Braves at Dodger Stadium, while the Padres travel to Milwaukee to meet the Brewers. The first games are slated for Oct. 3, with the series shifting to Petco Park for the Padres‑Brewers clash on Oct. 6‑7.
What the reports add
Post writer Rich Barak believes the Dodgers' rotation, bolstered by a rested four‑starter staff, will outweigh the Braves' bullpen, which he describes as “held together by tape, adrenaline and Chris Sale’s overworked left arm.” Barak also gives the Braves a chance to steal a home game. For the Padres‑Brewers series, Barak calls the Brewers the “Mizard of Oz” and predicts they will advance, while other contributors note the Padres’ strong bullpen and the Brewers’ ace Jacob Misiorowski as decisive factors.
What was said
Barak told the Post, “Dodgers rotation (and restocked bullpen) will prove to be the difference.” Another analyst added, “If it comes down to one night in Wisconsin with Jacob Misiorowski holding the baseball, I’ll take the Brewers to survive.”
Key facts
- The Dodgers‑Braves NLDS opener is scheduled for Oct. 3 at Dodger Stadium. (nypost.com)
- The Padres‑Brewers NLDS begins Oct. 3 at American Family Field and moves to Petco Park for Games 3‑4 on Oct. 6‑7. (nypost.com)
- Post experts cite the Dodgers' rested rotation and the Braves' fatigued bullpen as key factors. (nypost.com)
- Jacob Misiorowski is highlighted as the Brewers' Game 1 starter. (nypost.com)
Sources
- [1] nypost.com — originally reported as “The Post’s experts Dodgers-Braves, Padres-Brewers NLDS predictions”
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