The Milwaukee Brewers swept the two-time defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers 4-0 to win the NLCS and reach the World Series for the first time in 44 years. On The Chasers Dugout Report Episode 570, we break down the Brewers vs Dodgers series, the Guardians vs Rays ALCS rainout, and MLB's postseason attendance debate.

🎙️ On the panel: Kevin L. Warren (Host & Moderator), MLB Resident Analyst Alvin Clawson, and co-host Dorian Albritton Sr. "The D.A."

⚾ ON THIS EPISODE

🧹 Brewers sweep Dodgers 4-0 and win the first NL pennant in franchise history

🏅 NLCS MVP Jake Bauers and Pat Murphy's "average Joes"

💪 Milwaukee's bullpen, defense and comeback mentality

🔵 What's next for the Dodgers after their three-peat bid ends

⚡ ALCS: Cleveland leads Tampa Bay 2-1 after a Game 4 rainout

🎟️ Empty seats in Los Angeles, Cleveland and Tampa Bay

📺 Small-market World Series ratings and the media narrative

💰 Lockout and salary cap talk

⏱️ CHAPTERS

0:00 ⚾ Brewers Break 44-Year World Series Drought

0:45 🎙️ Show Intro and Crew Roll Call

2:54 🧹 Brewers Sweep Dodgers 4-0 Breakdown

3:47 💪 Brewers Mindset and Bullpen Dominance

7:51 📊 Numbers That Matter for Milwaukee

14:53 🔵 What the NLCS Loss Means for the Dodgers

20:27 ⚡ ALCS Update: Guardians vs Rays

22:46 🌧️ Game 4 Rainout and Schedule Chaos

26:09 🔥 No Off Days and Pitching Depth Concerns

27:15 🎟️ MLB Playoff Attendance Debate Begins

27:46 🏟️ Why Dodgers Fans Stayed Home

28:57 🕐 Cleveland Schedule Change Impact

29:20 ✈️ Tampa Crowd and Traveling Fans

30:23 📍 Stadium Location Fixes

33:28 💬 Chat Reactions and Momentum

34:29 🔮 ALCS Predictions and the Pivotal Game

35:41 🏆 World Series Outlook and the Brewers Layoff

37:34 📺 Small-Market World Series Ratings Debate

42:34 🎤 Media Takes and Network Hypocrisy

46:12 💰 MLB Lockout Talk and Salary Cap

48:42 👋 Parting Shots and Sign-Off

⭐ HIGHLIGHTED CHAPTER

37:34 📺 Small-Market World Series Ratings Debate

With Milwaukee headed to the World Series and Cleveland or Tampa Bay waiting, the panel takes on the claim that a small-market Fall Classic won't draw viewers, weighing market size against the quality of the baseball.

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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

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📌 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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Oklahoma shocked No. 1 Texas 27-24 on a walk-off field goal, and Georgia is the new No. 1 in the AP Top 25 after winning at Alabama. College Football Blitz recaps a Week 6 that reshaped the College Football Playoff race.

🎙️ On the panel: Kevin L. Warren (The Host & Moderator), The D.A. (Dorian Albritton Sr.) and D-Dubbz (Darrell L. Warren)

🏈 ON THIS EPISODE

🤠 Oklahoma 27, No. 1 Texas 24: Tate Sandell's walk-off and Arch Manning's two interceptions

🐶 Georgia 20, Alabama 17: first win in Tuscaloosa since 2007, the no-call and Alabama's late penalty

🐱 Kentucky 35, No. 10 LSU 34 (OT): another two-point gamble pays off

🐻 UCLA 17, Oregon 15 • 🐏 UNC 21, No. 25 Pitt 17

📊 New AP Top 25 and the Week 7 slate

💵 The Buy-Game Ledger: Ball State's $875,000 check at Northwestern

⏱️ CHAPTERS

0:00 🚨 Chaos Weekend Recap

0:39 🎙️ Show Intro and Mission

1:15 🔔 Subscribe and Podcast Shoutouts

2:02 👋 Meet the Crew

3:36 🤠 Oklahoma Upsets No. 1 Texas Breakdown

9:52 🔥 Arch Manning Under Fire

12:49 🐶 Georgia Beats Alabama in Tuscaloosa

14:14 🚩 Pass Interference No-Call Debate

17:46 ⚠️ Alabama's Costly Late Penalty

19:42 🏆 Playoff Picture and Next Week

22:55 🐱 Kentucky Upsets No. 10 LSU in OT

25:04 💪 Kentucky Identity and Oklahoma Preview

28:21 🐯 LSU Playoff Reality Check

28:53 📊 AP Top 25 and SEC Shakeup

30:30 🐊 Florida's Struggles

32:50 🐻 UCLA Upsets Oregon 17-15

37:29 🛡️ Kickoff Safety Debate

41:12 🦆 Oregon Quarterback Outlook

43:18 🐏 UNC Upsets No. 25 Pitt

44:26 📅 Week 7 Slate Preview

46:14 💵 Buy-Game Ledger: Ball State's $875K Check

50:46 🔚 Wrap-Up and NFL Blitz Tease

⭐ HIGHLIGHTED CHAPTER

3:36 🤠 Oklahoma Upsets No. 1 Texas Breakdown

Oklahoma beat No. 1 Texas without out-gaining it, scoring on a blocked punt, a pick-six and a late run before Tate Sandell's 47-yard kick at the gun. The panel breaks down what Texas' first loss means for its SEC and playoff path.

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