"Expert Predictions and Power Rankings for the 2023 MLB Playoffs and LCS"

ESPN's MLB experts have made their predictions for the American League Championship Series (ALCS) and National League Championship Series (NLCS) in the 2023 MLB playoffs. The experts are divided on the ALCS matchup between the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers, with the Astros receiving six votes and the Rangers receiving four. The experts predict the Philadelphia Phillies to win the NLCS against the Arizona Diamondbacks, with the Phillies receiving nine votes and the Diamondbacks receiving one. Bryce Harper is a popular pick for NLCS MVP, while Yordan Alvarez is a favorite for ALCS MVP.