If it weren’t clear enough, the hype for the Milwaukee Brewers’ postseason opener is real, and officials are reminding residents to be mindful as a result. The Calumet County Sheriff’s Office says to beware,

The Cubs advanced with their first postseason series victory since 2017, the year after winning the World Series. Up next is the National League Division Series, where they'll take on rival and manager Craig Counsell's former team the Milwaukee Brewers for the first time ever in a playoff series.

There are pessimissts, too, though — 27% said the Brewers will lose to the Chicago Cubs in the NLDS, which starts Saturday, Oct. 4, at American Family Field in Milwaukee. Another 25% said the Brewers will win the NLDS but lose in the NL Championship Series.

Find tickets to the Philadelphia Phillies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Game 1 on Saturday, Oct. 4 at Citizens Bank Park.

Kershaw went 11-6 with a 3.32 ERA this season and has started 451 of 455 regular-season games, all with Los Angeles. He has 32 starts and seven relief appearances in the postseason.

Here's what Brewers players had to say about the pending playoff matchup with former manager Craig Counsell, now leading the Chicago Cubs.

The Philadelphia Phillies will open the 2025 MLB playoffs on Saturday by hosting the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citizens Bank Park in Game 1 of the NLDS. Catcher J.T. Realmuto, on Friday, explained what the key is for the Phillies to beat the defending World Series champions.