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Pro Merch · 2026 MLB Postseason · Playoff Picture
The 2026 MLB Postseason
Field Is Taking Shape
Ten teams have clinched. Three days left in the regular season. Wild Card races are tightening, tiebreaker scenarios are live, and four teams locked up postseason berths on Thursday alone.
10 Teams Clinched
3 Days Left
Wild Card Series: Sept 29
Division Series: Oct 3
AL & NL Bracket Set
Postseason Guide
Current bracket, tiebreakers and more
Every team that’s clinched so far
Full postseason schedule
Who would win a 3-way NL Wild Card tie?
FAQ: Tiebreaker rules
FAQ: Postseason format explained
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Who Is In Playoff Position?
American League
6 Playoff Teams · Seeded by Position
National League
6 Playoff Teams · Seeded by Position
Wild Card Series begin Sept. 29 · Division Series begin Oct. 3 · Click any team to shop their gear at Pro Merch
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Who Has Clinched a Playoff Spot?
All three NL divisions have been decided. The Brewers clinched the NL Central on Sept. 15, the Dodgers won the NL West on Sept. 17, and the Braves wrapped up the NL East on Sunday. The Red Sox secured an AL Wild Card on Sunday. The Rays clinched the AL East on Tuesday, which locked the Yankees into the top AL Wild Card spot. The Cubs and Padres clinched NL Wild Cards on Thursday, while the White Sox and Guardians also clinched postseason spots on Thursday with the AL Central winner still undetermined.
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What Are the Tightest Races?
AL West
Astros vs. Rangers
Tied in the standings entering Friday.
Astros hold tiebreaker
AL Central · Division Title
Guardians vs. White Sox
Guardians lead by 1 game. Both teams have clinched a postseason berth; division title still up for grabs.
White Sox hold tiebreaker
NL Wild Card · Final Berth
Phillies vs. D-backs
Phillies lead by 2 games for the final NL Wild Card spot. D-backs need help to get in.
Watch D-backs at Padres tonight
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Friday’s Key Games
| Matchup | Time (ET) | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Cubs at Red Sox — Game 1 | 1:05 PM | |
| Cubs at Red Sox — Game 2 | 6:05 PM | |
| Guardians at Royals | 7:40 PM | |
| D-backs at Padres | 9:40 PM |
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Who Can Clinch Today?
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Phillies can clinch a postseason berth with a win vs. Rays AND a D-backs loss to Padres
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Red Sox can clinch the No. 5 seed in the AL with a win in either game of today’s doubleheader vs. Cubs OR a White Sox loss vs. Rockies
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Padres can clinch the No. 4 seed and home-field advantage in the NL Wild Card Series with a win vs. D-backs AND losses by Phillies (vs. Rays) and Cubs (both games at Red Sox)
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Cubs can clinch no worse than the No. 5 seed with two wins vs. Red Sox OR one win and a Phillies loss vs. Rays