You need to clinch the pennant before aiming for the World Series championship.
Below are the latest odds from DraftKings Sportsbook as of October 5, showing which teams are favored to win their respective league pennants, along with key insights about each competition.
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2026 AL Pennant Odds
- Rays: +160 (stake $10 to win $26 total)
- White Sox: +260 (stake $10 to win $36 total)
- Yankees: +290 (stake $10 to win $39 total)
- Guardians: +550 (stake $10 to win $65 total)
Key Details: The Rays triumphed over the Yankees in the AL East and now hold a one-game lead against them in the ALDS. Game 1 was a pitching battle, with Tampa Bay securing a narrow 1-0 victory—remarkable especially since the Yankees had dominated Boston with an 18-2 run over two wild-card games. The White Sox remain undefeated in the postseason, having swept Houston in the wild-card round and leading Cleveland 1-0 in the ALDS.
2026 NL Pennant Odds
- : +135 (stake $10 to win $23.50 total)
- Brewers: +165 (stake $10 to win $26.50 total)
- Braves: +380 (stake $10 to win $48 total)
- Padres: +2000 (stake $10 to win $210 total)
Key Details: The are the favorites, though the Brewers trail closely behind. Milwaukee finished the regular season with the best record in MLB history for them, marking their first 100-win season, and currently lead San Diego 2-0 in the NLDS. Los Angeles has captured five of the last nine NL pennants and three of the last six World Series titles and is currently tied 1-1 with the Braves in their current NLDS matchup. Notably, the Brewers are the only NL team yet to win a pennant.
Fan Take: This update is crucial for baseball enthusiasts as it highlights the top contenders battling deep into the postseason, setting the stage for an exciting fight for supremacy in both leagues. The momentum swings and emerging storylines hint at potential new dynasties forming or classic rivalries reigniting, promising thrilling baseball for fans across the nation.
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