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    The Major League Baseball playoff bracket is now complete after the final day of the regular season. The Houston Astros clinched the AL West, while the Philadelphia Phillies held on for a National League wild card spot, locking in seeding and the full postseason schedule. Coverage is focused on the final picture, matchups, and storylines such as the Yankees and Aaron Judge heading into October.

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    MLB playoff bracket set after Astros clinch AL Westโ–ผMLB playoffs 2026: Final bracket, seeding and postseason schedule after Astros win AL West, Phillies hang on for wild cardโœ‰newsSportSports1 d ago

    The 2026 MLB postseason field is complete. The Houston Astros have clinched the AL West title, while the Philadelphia Phillies held on to secure a National League wild card spot. The final bracket, seeding and full playoff schedule are now set, with fans and analysts reacting to the matchups ahead of the postseason's start.

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    MLB regular season comes down to final day dramaโ—Game 162: What's at stake on final day of MLB regular season? AL West, National League wild card up for grabsโœ‰newsSportBaseball3 d ago

    The MLB regular season reaches its final day with division titles and playoff spots still undecided. The American League West crown and a National League wild card berth remain up for grabs, with several teams' postseason fates hinging on Game 162 results.

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    MLB playoff bracket set as Astros take AL Westโ—MLB playoffs 2026 tracker: Astros win AL West, Phillies hang on for wild card โ€” final playoff bracket, seeding and schedule after MLB finishโœ‰newsSportBaseball3 d ago

    The 2026 MLB regular season has concluded, and the playoff field is now fixed. The Houston Astros have claimed the AL West title, while the Philadelphia Phillies secured a National League wild card spot. Sports outlets are publishing the full bracket, seeding details and postseason schedule as fans weigh up first-round matchups.

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    Major League Baseball's postseason picture is now set, with the Houston Astros winning the AL West and the Philadelphia Phillies holding on for a National League wild card spot. Yahoo Sports has published the final 2026 playoff bracket, seeding and full postseason schedule as fans look ahead to the playoffs.

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    Injuries loom over MLB Wild Card Series openersโ—How will injury impact these stars in AL, NL Wild Card Series? https://www. mlb.com/news/mlb-wild-card-ser ies-injuries-MmastodonSportBaseball12 d ago

    The MLB postseason begins Tuesday with the American and National League Wild Card Series, but several star players are dealing with injuries that could shape the outcomes. MLB.com takes a look at which key names are hurting, how serious the issues are, and what their availability or diminished production could mean for their teams' chances of advancing.

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    AL West Title and NL Wild Card Race Headline 2026 MLB Playoff Pictureโ–ผ2026 MLB Playoff Picture, Standings: AL West Title, NL Wild Card Spot At Stakeโœ‰newsSportBaseball3 d ago

    The 2026 MLB playoff picture is taking shape, with the AL West title and an NL wild card spot still up for grabs as the standings tighten. Fans and analysts are tracking which teams will secure division crowns and which clubs will grab the remaining wild card berths as the race reaches its decisive stage.

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    White Sox to Face Astros in AL Wild Card Seriesโ—White Sox to face Astros in AL Wild Card Series, rematch of '21 postseason clashโœ‰newsSportBaseball2 d ago

    The Chicago White Sox will meet the Houston Astros in the American League Wild Card Series, setting up a rematch of their 2021 postseason clash, when Houston eliminated Chicago in the AL Division Series. The matchup renews one of the more recent playoff rivalries in baseball, with the White Sox looking for a different outcome against a Houston team with a long track record of October success.

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    The New York Yankees began their AL Wild Card series against the Boston Red Sox amid confusion around Aaron Judge, who was left off the Wild Card roster. Reports say Judge has been going to the Yankees' Double-A ballpark in New Jersey to hit, in an attempt to return and play later in the postseason. The team also made a move involving Luis Garcia Jr. before the series.

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    MLB Wild Card playoff games air today across AL and NLโ–ผMLB playoff games on TV today: Schedule, times, channels, live streams to watch AL, NL Wild Card gamesโœ‰newsSportBaseball1 d ago

    The MLB playoffs continue today with Wild Card games in both the American and National Leagues. Fans are looking up schedules, start times, TV channels and live stream options to follow the games. Outlets are publishing viewing guides as the postseason gets underway and interest in how to watch peaks on game day.

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    White Sox Face Astros in AL Wild Card Game 1โ–ผWhite Sox-Astros AL Wild Card Series Game 1 FAQ (5 ET, Peacock/NBCSN)โœ‰newsSportBaseball1 d ago

    The Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros open their American League Wild Card Series on Tuesday at 5 p.m. ET, with coverage on Peacock and NBCSN. Fans are checking game times, pitching matchups and broadcast details ahead of the first postseason meeting between the two clubs, as MLB's expanded playoff format begins.

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    The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees are set to meet in an American League Wild Card Series rematch, renewing one of baseball's most storied rivalries in the postseason. Coverage centers on what fans should know ahead of the series, including storylines, key matchups and what is at stake as the two AL East rivals face off again in October.

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    Tolle to start Wild Card opener for Red Sox vs Yankeesโ—Tolle to kick off WC Series for Red Sox; Gray earns Game 2 start https://www. mlb.com/news/red-sox-rotation- al-wild-carMmastodonSportBaseball12 d ago

    The Boston Red Sox will hand the ball to left-hander Payton Tolle for Game 1 of their American League Wild Card Series against the New York Yankees in New York on Tuesday, with Sonny Gray set to start Game 2. The rotation announcement comes as the rivalry clubs prepare for a high-stakes playoff matchup, drawing attention from baseball fans ahead of the series opener.

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    Injuries cloud star availability ahead of MLB Wild Card Seriesโ–ผHow will injury impact these stars in AL, NL Wild Card Series?โœ‰newsSportBaseball2 d ago

    With the MLB postseason's Wild Card Series underway, attention has turned to how injuries will affect several star players in both the American and National League brackets. MLB.com examines the key names whose health status could shape their teams' chances, leaving clubs and fans weighing lineups and rotations around uncertain contributors.

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    White Sox Host Astros in AL Wild Card Series Openerโ–ผWhite Sox-Astros AL Wild Card Series Game 1 FAQ (Tues., 5 ET, Peacock/NBCSN)โœ‰newsSportBaseball2 d ago

    The Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros open the American League Wild Card Series on Tuesday at 5 p.m. ET, with coverage on Peacock and NBCSN. MLB.com published a fan FAQ covering how to watch, the matchup details, and what to know before first pitch as the postseason begins.

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    Crochet could join Red Sox bullpen for Wild Card Seriesโ—Crochet has chance to make Red Sox's Wild Card Series roster as reliever https://www. mlb.com/news/garrett-crochet-a l-wMmastodonSportBaseball12 d ago

    Garrett Crochet has a chance to make the Boston Red Sox's roster for the American League Wild Card Series, potentially serving as a reliever rather than a starter. MLB reports the move would echo the tone he set at Yankee Stadium in Game 1 of last year's AL Wild Card round. Fans are weighing how Boston might deploy its ace in a short postseason series.

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    The MLB postseason field is now complete. The Houston Astros clinched the AL West, while the Philadelphia Phillies held on to secure a wild card spot, finalizing the bracket and seeding for the playoffs. Yahoo Sports has published the full bracket and the postseason schedule, and fans across the US are looking at matchups and predicting how October will unfold.

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    White Sox and Astros open AL Wild Card Seriesโ–ผWhite Sox-Astros AL Wild Card Series Game 1 FAQ, lineups (5 ET, Peacock/NBCSN)โœ‰newsSportBaseball1 d ago

    The Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros begin their American League Wild Card Series with Game 1 at 5 p.m. ET, broadcast on Peacock and NBCSN. The matchup marks the start of Major League Baseball's expanded postseason, with fans discussing lineups, pitching decisions and how the new three-game format could shape each team's October run.

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    Red Sox and Yankees Meet in AL Wild Card Series Game 1โ–ผRed Sox-Yankees AL Wild Card Series Game 1 FAQ (8 ET, NBC/Peacock)โœ‰newsSportBaseball1 d ago

    The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees open their American League Wild Card Series in Game 1, scheduled for 8 p.m. ET with coverage on NBC and Peacock. MLB.com has published an FAQ previewing the playoff matchup, covering how to watch and key storylines. The longtime rivals meeting in the postseason is drawing wide attention from baseball fans as October baseball begins.

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    Yankees Sweep Red Sox 9-2 to Win AL Wild Card Seriesโ–ผMLB AL Wild Card (Best 2 of 3 Series): NY Yankees 9 Boston 2 (F/NYY Win Series 2-0) โ€ฆ https://www. mlb.com/news/yankees-MmastodonSportBaseball21 h ago

    The New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 9-2 to complete a 2-0 sweep of their best-of-three American League Wild Card series and advance in the MLB playoffs. The decisive win over their longtime rivals is drawing heavy attention from baseball fans as the postseason continues.

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    White Sox beat Astros 6-3 to take Game 1 of AL wild cardโ–ผWhite Sox strike first in AL wild card, beating Astros 6-3 in Game 1โœ‰newsBusinessLabor12 h ago

    The Chicago White Sox opened their American League wild card series with a 6-3 win over the Houston Astros, taking Game 1 on the road and seizing the early advantage in the best-of-three matchup. The result was widely reported across US outlets, with attention now on whether Houston can respond in Game 2 to keep its postseason alive.

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    Red Sox meet Yankees in AL Wild Card Game 1โ–ผRed Sox-Yankees AL Wild Card Series Game 1 FAQ, lineups (8 ET, NBC/Peacock)โœ‰newsSportBaseball1 d ago

    The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees open their American League Wild Card Series on Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET, broadcast nationally on NBC and Peacock. MLB.com published a game FAQ with projected lineups ahead of first pitch. The matchup revives baseball's most storied rivalry in a win-or-go-home postseason format, drawing heavy attention from fans on both sides.

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    Injured Aaron Judge left off Yankees Wild Card rosterโ–ผInjured Judge not added to Wild Card Series rosterโœ‰newsSportBaseball20 h ago

    Aaron Judge will not be on the New York Yankees' roster for the AL Wild Card Series as he continues to recover from injury. The club confirmed the decision as it finalized its postseason roster, meaning the star outfielder will sit out the opening round of the playoffs. Fans and analysts are debating how the Yankees' lineup will cope without their captain.

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    Astros eliminated in AL Wild Card sweep after AL West titleโ—After clawing way to AL West title, Astros' postseason ends with ALWC sweepโœ‰newsSportBaseball2 h ago

    The Houston Astros, who rallied during the season to claim the AL West division title, saw their postseason come to an abrupt end after being swept in the American League Wild Card Series. The loss ends the team's playoff run in the opening round despite their late-season push to the top of the division, prompting reaction from fans about the quick exit.

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    Reinsdorf savaging White Sox's surprise playoff runโ—Reinsdorf taking in special White Sox playoff run no one saw coming https://www. mlb.com/news/jerry-reinsdorf-d iscussesMmastodonSportBaseball12 h ago

    Chicago White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf is speaking openly about the team's AL Wild Card Series win in Houston, a playoff appearance few predicted. Reinsdorf, known for his dry sense of humor, described the run as special as the club advances further than expectations in the postseason, drawing attention from baseball fans nationwide.

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    Red Sox and Yankees Meet in AL Wild Card Game 2โ–ผRed Sox-Yankees AL Wild Card Series Game 2 FAQ (8 ET, NBC/Peacock)โœ‰newsSportBaseball13 h ago

    The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees play Game 2 of their AL Wild Card Series tonight at 8 p.m. ET, broadcast on NBC and Peacock. The historic rivalry meeting in the postseason is drawing wide attention, with fans looking to schedule, pitching matchups and what is at stake as the loser faces elimination.

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    Sox take Wild Card Game 1, elimination game tonightโ—Sox took Game 1 6โ€“3. Wild Card Game 2 is tonight, 5pm ET on Peacock/NBCSN โ€” Burke vs Brown. Winner faces the Guards in AMmastodonSportBaseball116 h ago

    The Sox beat their opponent 6โ€“3 in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card series, putting them one win from the ALDS. Game 2 is a win-or-go-home matchup tonight at 5pm ET, airing on Peacock and NBCSN, with Burke facing Brown. The winner advances to face Cleveland in ALDS Game 1 on Saturday at Progressive Field.

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    Yankees weigh benching Jazz Chisholm Jr. against Red Sox leftyโ–ผWill Yankees bench Jazz Chisholm Jr. vs. Red Sox's Payton Tolle? https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7641724/2026/09/29/yanMmastodonSportSports11 d ago

    The Yankees face a lineup decision ahead of their AL wild-card series against the Boston Red Sox: whether to sit Jazz Chisholm Jr. when Boston starts left-hander Payton Tolle. The matchup has sparked debate among fans over whether New York will prioritize the platoon advantage or keep its star infielder in the lineup for a win-or-go-home playoff series.

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    Grant Taylor delivers career-long outing as White Sox win Game 1โ—Emptying the tank: Taylor puts out fire with career-long outing in Game 1 https://www. mlb.com/news/grant-taylor-hage n-MmastodonSportBaseball11 d ago

    Chicago White Sox rookie Grant Taylor threw a career-long outing in Game 1 of their AL Wild Card series against Houston, exiting the eighth-inning jam with runners on first and second and two outs. He and Hagen Smith stepped up as the White Sox took the series opener, with fans praising the team emptying the tank in relief.

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    Yankees sweep Red Sox to reach ALDSโ—Yanks sweep rival Sox behind another offensive onslaught to punch ticket to ALDS https://www. mlb.com/news/yankees-win-aMmastodonSportBaseball12 h ago

    The New York Yankees completed a sweep of the Boston Red Sox in the American League Wild Card Series, backing up the win with another strong offensive performance. The victory sends New York into the AL Division Series, the first step in what the team hopes will be a deep October run. Fans are celebrating the elimination of their longtime rival and looking ahead to the next round.

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    White Sox rout AL West champs in Wild Card Game 1โ—White Sox make it look easy in Game 1 win over AL West champs https://www. mlb.com/news/white-sox-win-al- wild-card-gameMmastodonSportBaseball11 d ago

    The Chicago White Sox opened the American League Wild Card Series in Houston with a comfortable Game 1 win over the AL West champions. Rookie Sam Antonacci, who tripped running out of the dugout during pregame introductions, was part of a lineup that made the win look easy, giving Chicago the early edge in the best-of-three series.

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    Garrett Crochet named to Red Sox Wild Card Series rosterโ–ผCrochet is on Red Sox's Wild Card Series rosterโœ‰newsSportBaseball1 d ago

    Garrett Crochet has been included on the Boston Red Sox's roster for the AL Wild Card Series. The left-handed ace is expected to anchor Boston's pitching staff as the club opens its postseason run, with fans debating whether he will start Game 1 or be held back for a later outing.

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    Yankees blank Red Sox 9-0 to open AL Wild Card seriesโ—MLB AL Wild Card Game 1 (Best 2 of 3): NY Yankees 9 Boston 0 (F/NYY leads 1-0) โ€ฆ https://www. mlb.com/news/yankees-win-aMmastodonSportBaseball11 d ago

    The New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 9-0 in Game 1 of the American League Wild Card series, taking a 1-0 lead in the best-of-three matchup. A dominant shutout win over a historic rival gives New York a chance to close out the series in Game 2, while Boston faces elimination.

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    White Sox sweep Astros to win AL Wild Card seriesโ–ผMLB AL Wild Card (Best 2 of 3 Series): Chicago W Sox 7 Houston 3 (F/CHW Wins Series 2-0) โ€ฆ https://www. mlb.com/news/whiMmastodonSportBaseball11 h ago

    The Chicago White Sox beat the Houston Astros 7-3 to complete a two-game sweep of their American League Wild Card series, winning the best-of-three matchup 2-0 and advancing in the MLB playoffs. Fans are reacting to the upset-style result and Chicago's dominant post-season start against Houston.

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    Sonny Gray starts Game 2 as Red Sox face eliminationโ—Ex-Yankee Gray takes ball in Game 2 with Red Sox on the brink https://www. mlb.com/news/sonny-gray-wild-c ard-series-gamMmastodonSportBaseball116 h ago

    Sonny Gray, traded from the Yankees to the Red Sox in the offseason after waiving his no-trade clause, is set to start Game 2 of the Wild Card Series against New York with Boston on the brink of elimination. Gray spoke frankly about facing his former team, adding extra intrigue to a win-or-go-home playoff game between the AL rivals.

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    Yankees eliminate Red Sox after rough sixth inningโ—Rough 6th inning sends Red Sox to Wild Card Series loss to rivals https://www. mlb.com/news/red-sox-lose-to-y ankees-al-MmastodonSportBaseball12 h ago

    The Boston Red Sox were eliminated by the New York Yankees in the American League Wild Card Series after a costly sixth inning unraveled their chances. Willson Contreras had briefly revived Boston's hopes with a solo home run to right-center, but the bullpen could not hold, and the Yankees closed out the series in New York. The loss ends Boston's postseason run at the hands of their oldest rival, while New York advances in the playoffs.

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    White Sox and Astros set for AL Wild Card Game 2โ–ผWhite Sox-Astros AL Wild Card Series Game 2 FAQ (Wed., 5 ET, Peacock/NBCSN)โœ‰newsSportBaseball22 h ago

    The Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros play Game 2 of their American League Wild Card Series on Wednesday, with first pitch scheduled for 5 p.m. ET. The game airs on Peacock and NBCSN, and MLB.com has published an FAQ covering how to watch, series rules and what is at stake as the teams fight to keep their postseason hopes alive.

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    The Boston Red Sox have finalized their roster for the American League Wild Card Series as the MLB postseason gets underway. The announcement confirms which pitchers and position players will be available for the best-of-three playoff round, with fans and analysts weighing in on the selections and potential lineup choices heading into the series.

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    Red Sox and Yankees meet in AL Wild Card Game 2โ—Red Sox-Yankees AL Wild Card Series Game 2 FAQ (8 ET, NBC/Peacock) https://www. mlb.com/news/red-sox-vs-yankee s-al-wildMmastodonSportBaseball114 h ago

    The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees are set to play Game 2 of their American League Wild Card Series on Monday, with first pitch scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. The Yankees left the field confident after taking Game 1, and MLB has published lineups, pitching matchups and key questions ahead of the elimination game in New York.

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    White Sox-Astros AL Wild Card Game 2 Guideโ–ผWhite Sox-Astros AL Wild Card Series Game 2 FAQ (5 ET, Peacock/NBCSN)โœ‰newsSportBaseball16 h ago

    Game 2 of the American League Wild Card Series between the Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros is set for 5 p.m. ET, with coverage airing on Peacock and NBCSN. The matchup is part of MLB's expanded postseason, and fans are looking for details on how to watch, pitching plans, and what is at stake for both clubs in the best-of-three series.