2026 MLB Top Seed Odds: Rays and Dodgers Lead the Race

As of August 26, the Rays and Dodgers are positioned as favorites to claim the top seeds in the American League and National League, respectively. The odds from DraftKings Sportsbook indicate that the Rays are at -155, while the Dodgers are at -185.

The AL East features a competitive race, with the Rays, Yankees, and Red Sox all having playoff probabilities exceeding 99%. The White Sox, despite a poor recent performance, lead the AL Central. In the NL, the Dodgers and Brewers are the only teams with 80 wins, although the Dodgers recently faced a setback against the Brewers.

Historically, a No. 1 seed has won the World Series five times in the last decade, raising questions about whether this trend will continue. The Dodgers, who won the World Series last season as the 3-seed, are looking to repeat their success.