Episode #79
Episode 79: Every Current MLB Playoff Team's X-Factor
The 2026 MLB regular season is almost here to the finish line, which means it’s time to start looking ahead to October! In this episode of The Underestimated Podcast , I’m breaking down the X-Factor for all 12 MLB playoff teams and explaining which player could make the biggest difference in each team’s pursuit of a World Series championship. From Ernie Clement in Toronto and Austin Wells in New York to Mookie Betts in Los Angeles and Gary Sánchez in Milwaukee, these aren’t necessarily the biggest stars on each roster—they’re the players I believe could swing a postseason series in their team’s favor. With the regular season still ongoing, these predictions could look very different once October arrives. But that’s what makes this discussion so fun! Who do YOU think is the biggest X-Factor for your favorite playoff team? Let me know in the comments! Subscribe to The Underestimated Podcast for more MLB, NBA, NFL, WNBA, and college sports content!
