Brewers Roundup, Oct 12: 2026 NLCS Factors, Pitching Rotation, NLCS Preview

[Brewer Fanatic]

Here is some of the latest Brewers analysis from around the internet. The articles discuss key factors for the 2026 NLCS, including Shohei Ohtani, Milwaukee's defense, and rookie Jackson Chourio, as well as pitching strategies and the potential rematch between the Brewers and Dodgers.

• 4 key factors that will decide the 2026 NLCS (MLB.com). Notes four factors that could decide the 2026 NLCS, including Shohei Ohtani's performance, Milwaukee's defensive reliability, the effectiveness of each team's rotation, and the impact of rookie Jackson Chourio.
• Here's how the pitching might line up for the Dodgers-Brewers NLCS (MLB.com). Notes the Brewers' pitching strategy for the NLCS, highlighting Jacob Misiorowski, Logan Henderson, and Robert Gasser as key starters, with Misiorowski's 1.80 ERA and 252 strikeouts leading the rotation, while the Dodgers will use Tarik Skubal, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Blake Snell.
• 2026 NLCS Preview: The Brewers Get Their Rematch (FanGraphs $$$). Notes that the 2026 NLCS could feature a rematch between the Brewers and Dodgers, with the Brewers seeking revenge after being swept in the 2025 NLCS, and highlights that no team has ever avenged a playoff sweep in the year following the loss.