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MLB postseason kicks off with Wild Card round

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The MLB postseason is underway, with the Wild Card round drawing heavy attention across the US, UK and Australia. Fans are following wild card matchups including the Red Sox and Cubs storylines, Payton Tolle's Game 1 start in the Bronx, and playoff discussion threads. Coverage also notes pitchers setting a new fastball velocity record, averaging 94.8 mph this season.

Why now: The MLB Wild Card playoff games are being played right now, making postseason storylines a top trending topic.

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Chicago Cubs news — Bregman, Taylor, Conforto, Garrett · Yahoo Sports
Red Sox's Projected Playoff Roster for 2026 ALWCS, Including Garrett Crochet · Sports Illustrated
Drive Alum Payton Tolle Takes the Mound for Game 1 in the Bronx · MLB.com
2026 MLB Playoff Day One Open Discussion Thread · Redleg Nation
The fast get faster: MLB pitchers again set fastball velocity record by averaging 94.8 mph · Seymour Tribune
Will postseason experience play a factor in the AL Wild Card? #whitesox #astros #mlbpostseason · BVM Sports
Open Thread For Tuesday’s Wild Card Games · Bluebird Banter
NBC Sports Brings ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ Production Playbook to the Wild Card Round · Sports Video Group
Can you believe the White Sox are in Houston for a playoff series? They can · The New York Times

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