The 2026 World Series trophy is barely cool from the Milwaukee Brewers’ first-ever franchise title, but the talk has already jumped to 2027, and our Seattle Mariners are right there in the mix. The Brewers took down the Tampa Bay Rays in straight-up dominant fashion, a 4-1 series win, snagging their first ring ever. But before the confetti even settled in St. Petersburg, Fla., the odds for next year’s champion hit the board, and our M’s are sitting pretty.
The New Champs, The Usual Suspects, And That Pesky “Tax”
So, the Brewers are finally champs, ending 2026 with a bang and proving they can get it done. The big question, always, is if they can go back-to-back, right? The Dodgers just pulled it off in 2024 and 2025, a feat not seen since the 1998-2000 Yankees. The Brewers definitely have some question marks, but you can’t count out an organization that just got it done.
Here’s the kicker though: the gambling odds for 2027 are already out. And yeah, we all know these aren’t crystal ball predictions. They’re more about what people are gonna bet on, trying to reel in those wagers. That’s why you always see a “Yankees tax” or a “Dodgers tax” in these lists, because those teams just rake in the bets, even if a team like the Royals or Reds were just as talented. Guess who’s right back at the top for 2027? You guessed it: the Dodgers. They’re sitting at +310, even after the Brewers just won it all. The actual champs, Milwaukee, are next up at +500, with the Yankees at +700.
Your Seattle Mariners Are Holding Their Own
Now, let’s get to what really matters for us here in the Emerald City. Our Mariners are not just on the list, they’re in a respectable spot. We’re looking at +1800 odds for the 2027 World Series title, putting us right there with the Philadelphia Phillies. That’s ahead of teams like the Rays, Mets, Padres, Guardians, Cubs, and Braves, who are all at +2200 or +2500.
Think about that for a second. The season just wrapped, a new champion crowned, and our squad is already being seen by the betting market as a strong contender for next year. It shows that the M’s organization is building something real, something that people are willing to put their money on, even this far out. These aren’t predictions, sure, but they reflect a certain level of confidence in the franchise’s trajectory. It’s a shout-out to the hard work that’s been put in.
The hot takes are flying, the Brewers are celebrating, and baseball is already looking to 2027. There’s even talk about a new collective bargaining agreement coming this offseason, so we know we’ll have a season, even if it might be a little different. For our Mariners, being at +1800 this early in the game for next year’s biggest prize is a major statement. It’s something to keep our eyes on as the offseason unfolds, making every move, every rumor, and every signing mean that much more for our shot at bringing that trophy home to T-Mobile Park.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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