2026 MLB Playoffs: ALDS, NLDS predictions and World Series picks

With that in mind, we polled the Rotoworld Baseball staff for their thoughts on how the rest of the postseason will play out. Check out our picks and analysis for the Division Series, Championship Series, and World Series.

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Crawford: I don't think there's much of a difference between the White Sox and the Guardians. I think the fact that the White Sox already won a pair of postseason games on the road, both relatively convincingly, is something working in their favor. I can't quite go team of destiny or any of that stuff, but there does seem to be something about this White Sox team. I realize that's not exactly the most scientific answer, but my heart believes in the Chicago Popes.