The Milwaukee Brewers enter the Major League Baseball postseason as the National League favorites after securing a franchise-record 103 victories and leading all of baseball in run differential.
Brewers Set Franchise Wins Record Heading into October
Milwaukee closed out the regular season by winning its five final games, pushing its final record to 103 wins. This performance eclipsed the previous franchise mark of 97 wins established a year earlier. The Brewers finished last in revenue-sharing market scores under the last collective bargaining agreement, yet captured the top record in the majors. The team will open the postseason with Jacob Misiorowski drawing considerable attention as a standout attraction, stepping into the national spotlight while Shohei Ohtani remains sidelined from pitching.
Small-Market Contenders Alter Postseason Outlook
The Tampa Bay Rays claim favoritism in the American League, while the Cleveland Guardians secured a first-round bye. The union and the team owners are expected to monitor these performances during collective bargaining negotiations scheduled for the winter, using the competitive balance data to debate revenue sharing.
Opening Round Postseason Schedule
Postseason action opens Tuesday with a four-game slate. The Philadelphia Phillies face the Atlanta Braves at 2 p.m., followed by a matchup between the Chicago White Sox and the Houston Astros at 5 p.m. The opening round schedule continues with a high-profile series between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees at 8 p.m., concluding with an evening matchup featuring the Chicago Cubs against the San Diego Padres at 10 p.m.
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