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- 1Phillies and Braves meet in decisive Wild Card Game 3▼Phillies vs. Braves NL Wild Card Series Game 3 FAQ, lineups (8 ET, NBC/Peacock)
The Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves play Game 3 of their National League Wild Card series Thursday at 8 p.m. ET, broadcast on NBC and Peacock, with the season on the line for both clubs. MLB.com has published viewing details, FAQs and expected lineups ahead of the win-or-go-home matchup as fans weigh pitching choices and lineup decisions.
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Baseball fans in the United States are searching for the 2026 National League Division Series schedule, following playoff coverage such as the Los Angeles Times' Dodgers Dugout Q&A on the postseason. Interest centres on when and where the Dodgers and other NL contenders would play their division series games next October.
- 3Yankees sweep Red Sox to reach ALDS▼Yanks sweep rival Sox behind another offensive onslaught to punch ticket to ALDS
The New York Yankees swept their bitter rivals, the Boston Red Sox, powering into the American League Division Series on the back of another dominant offensive performance. The series win over Boston adds another chapter to baseball's most storied rivalry, and fans are debating whether the Yankees' red-hot bats make them serious World Series contenders this postseason.
- 4Dodgers weighing top prospect for playoff bullpen role▼Could this top prospect be a postseason weapon for Dodgers?
Ahead of the MLB postseason, attention has turned to whether a top Los Angeles Dodgers prospect could be called up to serve as a weapon in October. The idea has drawn speculation among baseball fans, who are debating whether the young talent's arm could give the Dodgers an edge in a short playoff series.
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The Golden State Valkyries opened their playoff series with a decisive Game 1 blowout win over the Dallas Wings in the WNBA. The New York Times reports the expansion franchise looked ready to contend, with the performance fueling talk about how far the first-year team can go this postseason. Game 2 attention is now building among fans.
- 6Padres Meet Brewers in NL Division Series Game 1▼Padres-Brewers NL Division Series Game 1 FAQ (Sat., 8:30 p.m. ET, FOX)
The San Diego Padres and Milwaukee Brewers open the National League Division Series on Saturday at 8:30 p.m. ET, with the game broadcast on FOX. MLB.com has published an FAQ covering the key details for Game 1, including how to watch and what to expect as the two clubs begin their best-of-five playoff series. Fans are preparing for the postseason matchup between the NL contenders.
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The Atlanta Dream have completed a playoff series sweep of the Washington Mystics, advancing to the WNBA semifinals. The clean series win caps a strong run for Atlanta, who now move on to face the remaining contenders as the postseason narrows. Fans are discussing the Dream's momentum heading into the next round.