The Los Angeles Dodgers hold the top implied probability at 29.5% as the consensus favorite, driven by their 100-win regular season, NL West title, first-round bye, and depth featuring Shohei Ohtani's return to health alongside proven postseason experience. The Milwaukee Brewers sit second at 16.9% after posting the majors' best record near 103 wins and securing the NL's top seed. In the AL, the Tampa Bay Rays (9.6%) and New York Yankees (13.5%) benefit from strong finishes and byes, while surprise entrants like the Chicago White Sox (6.1%) and Cleveland Guardians (5.5%) add volatility through recent momentum and pitching staffs. A wide field reflects how early playoff upsets, bullpen reliability, and injury timing can shift outcomes across the bracket.