Los Angeles Dodgers tipped for 2026 World Series title by MLB analyst

MLB analyst Buster Olney told viewers on "First Take" that the Los Angeles Dodgers are poised to win the 2026 World Series. He highlighted the team's 101‑win pace and its leading National League record of 61‑36, noting that despite injuries to pitchers such as Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow, the return of players like Edwin Díaz should strengthen the roster.

Olney also pointed to the Dodgers' recent historic achievement of back‑to‑back championships—the first in 25 years—and said the club is aiming for a three‑peat. He mentioned the trade deadline as an opportunity for the front office to add talent, citing Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal as a possible acquisition.