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The MLB postseason has begun, with the New York Yankees meeting the Boston Red Sox in the American League wild card series, first game around September 30. Japanese fans can watch on NHK, J SPORTS and SPOTV NOW. The Yankees are without slugger Aaron Judge for the wild card round, as manager Aaron Boone said his strained right calf had not healed enough, with hopes he could return for the division series.

A Japanese-language baseball feature is introducing the leading candidates for shortstop on MLB's All-MLB Team, looking ahead to the 2026 Major League Baseball season. The item promotes viewing through the SPOTV NOW streaming service and is part of broader coverage of the league's end-of-season honors and upcoming year.