NLDS MVPs named as postseason series approach conclusion
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 6:41 PM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
Three of four League Division Series in the 2026 MLB postseason are nearly complete. The Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers have secured spots in the NLCS, while the Tampa Bay Rays await the outcome of the ALDS featuring the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians, with Chicago leading 2-1. Hypothetical MVPs for the Division Series have been identified, with Drew Rasmussen from the Rays, Jackson Chourio from the Brewers, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto from the Dodgers receiving accolades for their impactful performances. The White Sox can advance to the ALCS with a win in Game 4 on Thursday night.
- •Dodgers and Brewers advance to NLCS in 2026 MLB postseason.
- •Rays sweep Yankees; Drew Rasmussen earns ALDS MVP honors.
- •Jackson Chourio recognized for crucial hits leading Brewers to victory.
- •White Sox lead ALDS 2-1, need one more win to advance.
- 6:41 PMCBS Sports — NLDS and ALDS MVPs: Jackson Chourio makes his hits count, MLB's best big-game pitcher gets it done again
"Three of the four League Division Series are in the books, and we're handing out fictional hardware for each
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