Poll shows team preferences for World Series contenders in MLB

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Last updated Oct 1, 2026

Poll shows team preferences for World Series contenders in MLB
Summary

A recent poll highlighted fan preferences for teams likely to advance to the World Series. In the American League, Tampa secured 40.4% of the votes, while Cleveland garnered 25.2%. The Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox received 11.9% and 11.3% of votes, respectively, but were eliminated in the Wild Card round. In the National League, the Milwaukee Brewers led with 59.8% of the vote, followed by the Los Angeles Dodgers at 17.1%. The Philadelphia Phillies picked up 8.5%, managing to stay alive in the playoffs with a recent comeback victory.

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  • •Tampa leads American League preferences with 40.4% of votes.
  • •Cleveland follows with 25.2% in the American League.
  • •Houston and Boston were eliminated in Wild Card round.
  • •Milwaukee tops National League preferences with 59.8%.
  • •Phillies remain in the hunt after a comeback victory.
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  • 3:10 PMYahoo Sports — Poll Results: Advancing to the World Series
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