Houston Astros manager Joe Espada interviews with media before a baseball game against the Athletics, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)

Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras shares a light moment with teammates during a workout ahead of Game 3 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Milwaukee Brewers' Jackson Chourio walks across the field during a workout ahead of Game 3 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell speaks during a news conference ahead of Game 3 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out during the sixth inning of Game 2 of baseball's National League Championship Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Los Angeles Dodgers, Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani listens to questions from the media during a news conference ahead of Game 3 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Philadelphia Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly, second from left, pulls pitcher Tim Mayza, left, out of the game during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Philadelphia Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly walks to the mound against the Atlanta Braves in the seventh inning during Game 2 of baseball's National League Wild Card Series Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)