Did the Brewers really sweep their way into the 2026 World Series? Over the Dodgers!

Big League Dreaming The Podcast - A show about baseball, dreams and family. This week, John Gonzalez, the dad, is being joined by two of his three sons, Ty and Zak, as they catch up on the MLB playoffs, react to the Brewers’ surprising run against the Dodgers, and debate whether Los Angeles can fight its way back into the series. They also discuss the Guardians–Rays matchup, José Ramírez’s heads-up baserunning, Shohei Ohtani’s struggles, and their ideal World Series matchups. Before getting into postseason baseball, John shares his dilemma over giving up his Tigers season tickets—and passing on a chance to take batting practice at Comerica Park. In this episode: John explains why he decided not to renew his Tigers season tickets The family debates whether skipping the batting-practice invitation was a good move Zak shares why he would fully embrace being a Mariners season-ticket holder if he lived closer to Seattle. Reactions to the Brewers taking a commanding lead over the Dodgers José Ramírez’s smart steal that helped create a key Guardians rally. And how one defensive lapse can change a playoff game. Why Ohtani may be struggling—and whether injuries are affecting his swing. Ty makes the case for a Dodgers comeback at home. They all share their preferred World Series matchups. Chapters 00:01 Welcome to the show and playoff check-in 01:33 John’s Tigers season-ticket decision 04:08 Why being a season-ticket holder is about more than the games 06:18 Playoff surprises: Brewers, Dodgers, Guardians, and Rays 07:35 José Ramírez’s playoff instincts and a costly error 09:15 Brewers–Guardians World Series talk 09:49 Shohei Ohtani’s postseason struggles 12:32 Why a fresh World Series matchup matters 14:14 Can the Dodgers come back from three games down? 16:20 Home-field energy and final playoff predictions 18:30 Where to find Big League Dreaming the Podcast Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Where to follow us at X: @BLDPOD TikTok: @bigleaguedreaming