It’s going to be the Blue Crew vs. the Brew Crew—yes, the Los Angeles Dodgers will be facing the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Championship Series. And while they both are equally impressive, there are major differences between them. The Dodgers are loaded with stars like Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman. They have one of the most expensive rosters that’s ever been assembled.

Meanwhile, the Brewers, if you look overall, are the underdogs. They are a team that’s built on grit, then the big names and the bigger payroll. So for now, the story unfolding is a classic case of a David vs. Goliath storyline. And right now, while it may seem that LA has a higher standard in this, it might not be true.

Sure, LA comes in with five wins in the six postseason games. But the truth is that their offense has not been firing on all cylinders as of now. Yes, the all-special MVP and multiple record breaker, Shohei Ohtani, and even Andy Pages, the Dodgers’ regular-season home run leader, have both struggled at the plate. And this can be a major flaw that gives an edge to the Milwaukee Brewers.

Dodger Nation is wary, saying, “The number one thing that scares me the most about the Brewers is that the Dodgers’ offense has not hit consistently… Shohei, Freddy—we’ve talked about them. Mookie has had his moments. Teos, and Monty too. But overall, the offense hasn’t been there.” So despite the Dodgers’ talent, the Brewers’ ability to simply neutralize the big-name offenses and exploit the lapses makes this series a dangerous one. Ohtani is just 2 for 22 with two RBIs over the first five games. Meanwhile, Pages has just hit one time in 24 at-bats. The only thing that seems to be working for the Dodgers is their pitching staff, which has been stellar. They posted a 2.02 ERA in over six games, and the bullpen is revived with the coming of Roki Sasaki. Even then, they cannot be without strong hitting because the Brewers have eaten their opponents alive this time.

They have a payroll of less than $122 million, which is less than a third of the Dodgers’ spending, yet they have outperformed expectations. They have won seven of their last eight playoff appearances and taken three straight division titles from the Cubs. The team mix of castoffs and unknowns really has grown into a team that thrives on strategy, on bullpen matchups, and most importantly on resilience. Their 3-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs in the NDLS was the prime example, as five pitchers combined to hold Chicago to just four hits. So yes, on paper, the Dodgers can dominate, but in a seven-game series, there is one truth everyone sees—don’t sleep on Milwaukee.

Kyle Tucker’s likely to say goodbye to the Cubs for the Dodgers

The Chicago Cubs had a heartbreak on Saturday night after falling to the Brewers in Game 5 of the NLDS. This was after they managed to tie the series with two games at Wrigley Field, making the heartbreak even more. But despite that, Chicago returned to relevance this season and proved that it belongs on baseball’s biggest stages. One of the driving forces behind that resurgence of theirs has been Kyle Tucker.

The mid-season trade for Tucker just breathed new life into the Cubs’ lineup. Of course, everyone knew that he would be under contract for one year when the deal went down. But now, after the season is done and dusted, it feels like Tucker’s going from Chicago is for certain. After the loss, Tucker seemed to acknowledge the reality. When asked about whether he would be staying long-term, his words left little doubt about a farewell.

“We’ll see what happens. Don’t know what the future is going to hold. If not, it’s been an honor playing with all these guys and I wish everyone the best of luck, whether it’s playing next year or not with them,” Tucker said about his future in Chicago. Despite his love for the city and the organization, it would be a surprise if Tucker doesn’t follow the biggest offers he gets—and it would likely not be Chicago. Jon Heyman has mentioned that it might be a fight between the Dodgers and Giants to get his signature. And it is easy to understand why he would be a hot commodity in the offseason, given the historic season he had. He helped set the Cubs apart with his MVP-like performance. He has slashed. 266/.377/.464 with 22 home runs, 73 RBIs, and a 4.5 bWAR over 136 games.

Fans might not want to say goodbye, but they can be saying thank you for now.