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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.
- 2Yankees beat Red Sox as Ben Rice stars in Wild Card openerβΌγ€γ³γγΌγΉ ε―Ύ γ¬γγγ½γγ―γΉ
The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox opened the MLB postseason Wild Card series, with Yankees batter Ben Rice delivering two home runs, four hits and six RBIs in a standout performance. Japanese fans noted comparisons to Hideki Matsui's MVP exploits in pinstripes. Meanwhile, Aaron Judge was left off the Wild Card roster, with manager Aaron Boone saying his strained right calf needs more preparation before a Division Series return.
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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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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.
- 5Astros eliminated in AL Wild Card sweep after AL West titleβAfter clawing way to AL West title, Astros' postseason ends with ALWC sweep
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.
- 6Reinsdorf savaging White Sox's surprise playoff runβReinsdorf taking in special White Sox playoff run no one saw coming https://www. mlb.com/news/jerry-reinsdorf-d iscusses
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.
- 7Yankees sweep Red Sox to reach ALDSβYanks sweep rival Sox behind another offensive onslaught to punch ticket to ALDS https://www. mlb.com/news/yankees-win-a
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.
- 8Yankees eliminate Red Sox after rough sixth inningβRough 6th inning sends Red Sox to Wild Card Series loss to rivals https://www. mlb.com/news/red-sox-lose-to-y ankees-al-
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.
- 9White Sox beat Astros 6-3 to take Game 1 of AL wild cardβΌWhite Sox strike first in AL wild card, beating Astros 6-3 in Game 1
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.
- 10White Sox and Astros meet in AL Wild Card Game 2βWhite Sox-Astros AL Wild Card Series Game 2 (LIVE, Peacock/NBCSN)
The Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros are playing Game 2 of the American League Wild Card Series, with live coverage carried on Peacock and NBCSN. The best-of-three matchup is part of MLB's expanded postseason, and Game 2 could decide which team advances or force a decisive Game 3. Fans are following scores and pitching performances as the playoff series unfolds.
- 11Boston approves roster substitution for AL Wild Card SeriesβΌBoston AL Wild Card Series roster substitution approved
Boston's roster substitution ahead of the AL Wild Card Series has been approved by Major League Baseball. The move, announced ahead of the postseason opener, indicates a late adjustment to the club's playoff roster. Fans and baseball observers are discussing who the substitution affects and what it means for the team's Wild Card chances.
- 12Red Sox and Yankees Meet in AL Wild Card Game 2βΌRed Sox-Yankees AL Wild Card Series Game 2 FAQ (8 ET, NBC/Peacock)
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.
- 13Anthony removed from AL Wild Card roster after hand injury flares upβAnthony off AL Wild Card roster after re-aggravating hand injury
Anthony has been taken off the AL Wild Card roster after re-aggravating a hand injury, dealing a blow to his team ahead of the postseason. The move means he will not be available for the Wild Card series, forcing the club to adjust its lineup and roster plans as the playoffs begin.
- 14Sox take Wild Card Game 1, elimination game tonightβSox took Game 1 6β3. Wild Card Game 2 is tonight, 5pm ET on Peacock/NBCSN β Burke vs Brown. Winner faces the Guards in A
The Sox beat their opponent 6β3 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.
- 15Red Sox and Yankees meet in AL Wild Card Game 2βRed Sox-Yankees AL Wild Card Series Game 2 FAQ (8 ET, NBC/Peacock) https://www. mlb.com/news/red-sox-vs-yankee s-al-wild
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.
- 16Sonny Gray starts Game 2 as Red Sox face eliminationβEx-Yankee Gray takes ball in Game 2 with Red Sox on the brink https://www. mlb.com/news/sonny-gray-wild-c ard-series-gam
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.
- 17White Sox-Astros AL Wild Card Game 2 GuideβΌWhite Sox-Astros AL Wild Card Series Game 2 FAQ (5 ET, Peacock/NBCSN)
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.
- 18White Sox and Astros set for AL Wild Card Game 2βΌWhite Sox-Astros AL Wild Card Series Game 2 FAQ (Wed., 5 ET, Peacock/NBCSN)
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.
- 19Injured Aaron Judge left off Yankees Wild Card rosterβInjured Judge not added to Wild Card Series roster
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.