Milwaukee lands the opening pick in a confidence-based World Series draft, pegged for its Buy-edge and shortened path to a title. The duo slots Phillies, Dodgers, Astros, and Blue Jays among the early favorites, with Cubs and Red Sox adding upside as postseason-long shots. The exercise weighs buys, health, and bullpen depth just as the calendar turns to October.

Yordan Alvarez’s return and the Dodgers’ top-end talent keep the chatter lively, while bullpen fragility and injuries temper the optimism. The board also flags Mets, Tigers, and Mariners as intriguing wild cards. The vibe-driven approach blends scouting nuance with practical fantasy angles for late-season rosters.

Bottom line for fantasy players: identify path advantages, monitor health, and target sleepers who can push through on limited innings or in high-leverage spots down the stretch.