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A Cubs fan guide to the Championship Series

The National League Championship Series has kicked off with a dramatic twist for Cubs fans, as the underdog Milwaukee Brewers have stunned the heavily favored Los Angeles Dodgers with a commanding 2-0 series lead. The Brewers, built through shrewd drafting and analytics-driven development rather than deep pockets, now face the Dodgers—a team with a $339 million payroll, stacked with superstars like Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and Shohei Ohtani.

Despite their financial firepower, the Dodgers’ dominance isn’t guaranteed, as the Brewers’ bullpen and athletic lineup have outplayed them in the first two games, raising doubts about whether money alone can buy a title. Meanwhile, in the American League, the Cleveland Guardians hold a 1-0 edge over the Tampa Bay Rays, adding another small-market underdog story to the postseason mix.

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