The Dodgers are on the brink in the NLCS as the Brewers take a 3-0 series lead, the Guardians grab a 2-1 ALCS lead over the Rays, and reports say the College Football Playoff is moving to 24 teams in 2027.

🎙️ On the panel: Kevin L. Warren (Host & Moderator), The D.A., D-Dubbz, Mike Mills, Ryan DeSouza

Thursday Night LIVE | Episode 569 | October 15, 2026

📌 ON THIS EPISODE

⚾ NLCS breakdown: Milwaukee's bullpen and patient at-bats put the two-time defending champion Dodgers one loss from elimination, and the panel debates Shohei Ohtani's postseason struggles

⚾ ALCS recap: Cleveland edges Tampa Bay 3-2 behind Petey Halpin's go-ahead homer, Gavin Williams and a lockdown bullpen

❓ Listener question: are the Cardinals worth it?

🏈 College Football Playoff expansion: is a 24-team bracket about access or TV money, and what happens to the regular season and player safety?

🏈 CFB Week 7 picks: Ohio State at Indiana, Notre Dame at BYU, Alabama at Tennessee and more

🏒 NHL power rankings

🏈 NFL Week 6 picks and debate, from Seahawks at Broncos on TNF to Commanders at 49ers on MNF

🏀 WNBA Finals preview: Atlanta Dream vs Golden State Valkyries, with Ryan's series pick

🏀 NBA season tip-off and parting shots

⏱️ CHAPTERS

0:00 🎙️ Intro & Welcome to The Sports Chasers

3:57 ⚾ NLCS: Brewers vs Dodgers, LA on the Brink

15:44 ⚾ ALCS: Guardians vs Rays, Cleveland Takes Control

21:04 ❓ Listener Question: Are the Cardinals Worth It?

24:38 🏈 College Football Playoff Expansion: 12 to 24 Teams?

47:12 🏈 College Football Week 7 Picks

56:28 🏒 NHL Power Rankings

57:46 🏈 NFL Week 6 Picks & Debate

1:32:40 🏀 WNBA Finals Preview: Dream vs Valkyries

1:47:18 🏀 NBA Season Tip-Off & Parting Shots

⭐ HIGHLIGHTED CHAPTER

24:38 🏈 College Football Playoff Expansion to 24 Teams Explained

Reports say the CFP is finalizing a move from 12 to 24 teams for the 2027 season. The panel breaks down the TV money behind it, what it could mean for conference schedules, and whether the regular season and player health take the hit.

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