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Riley's clutch HR turns Braves' 8th-inning deficit into huge Game 1 win

5:18 PM EDT

ATLANTA -- Austin Riley supported Chris Sale’s strong start, halted the Phillies’ postseason dominance of Atlanta and put six months of frustration behind him with a swing that could make October worth savoring for both him and the Braves. Riley’s three-run homer off Jhoan Duran with two outs in the

How to watch the 2026 Wild Card Series on NBC and Peacock

11:43 AM EDT

The MLB Wild Card Series presented by AbbVie begins on Tuesday, and all games in this round will be available exclusively on NBC platforms.

Red Sox-Yankees AL Wild Card Series Game 1 FAQ, lineups (8 ET, NBC/Peacock)

4:02 PM EDT

NEW YORK – One year later, they’re right back at it. The Yankees are preparing to host the Red Sox for another American League Wild Card Series, renewing baseball’s most enduring rivalry in a best-of-three showdown.

Cubs-Padres NL Wild Card Series Game 1 FAQ, lineups (10 p.m. ET, Peacock/NBCSN)

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SAN DIEGO -- Last postseason, the Padres and Cubs staged a tense and dramatic Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field. They were separated by a single run across three games in the type of series that left you wanting more.

3 big takeaways from the Phillies-Braves back-and-forth WC opener

5:09 PM EDT

ATLANTA -- What started as a pitchers' duel devolved into a back-and-forth battle of clutch hits on Tuesday afternoon at Truist Park. The Braves ultimately got the last -- and biggest -- knock of the day to claim a 5-3 victory over the Phillies in Game 1 of the National

Injured Judge not added to Wild Card Series roster

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Here is why each playoff team could win the World Series

11:00 AM EDT

The MLB postseason is a land of opportunity. Each of the 12 remaining teams' records have now reverted to 0-0, and any club could get hot at the right time and ride the wave to a World Series. The Dodgers won their second consecutive title in 2025, the first franchise

Who wins each Wild Card Series? MLB.com experts weigh in

September 28, 2026

It’s time. The postseason has arrived and all four Wild Card Series open up on Tuesday as eight of the 12 playoff entrants vying for a World Series title begin their October quest in earnest.

Luzardo blows past opener label with 5 strong frames in Game 1

5:21 PM EDT

ATLANTA -- Braves manager Walt Weiss was skeptical when he heard Don Mattingly call Jesús Luzardo an “opener” for Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series on Tuesday afternoon at Truist Park. “Donnie is great, man,” Weiss said. “I think if he's pitching well, he'll keep going.”

How will Crochet be used -- and how often -- for Red Sox in Wild Card Series?

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NEW YORK -- After weeks of suspense, Red Sox lefty Garrett Crochet won his race against the calendar and made it onto the American League Wild Card Series roster against the Yankees as a reliever.

Red Sox finalize AL Wild Card Series roster

5:57 PM EDT

NEW YORK – The anticipation for Garrett Crochet’s return following a five-month absence became a reality when the Red Sox added the star lefty to the roster for the American League Wild Card Series against the Yankees.

Stanton, Grisham active for Yankees' Wild Card Series vs. Boston

6:11 PM EDT

NEW YORK -- There’s an imposing figure waiting in the Yankees' dugout for a big moment against the Red Sox, and it’s not Aaron Judge. Giancarlo Stanton is active as a pinch-hitting option, included on the 26-man squad announced by the Yankees on Tuesday morning. Stanton has not played in

Bregman's role still TBD as Cubs announce Wild Card Series roster vs. Padres

1:55 PM EDT

SAN DIEGO -- When the Cubs revealed their roster for the National League Wild Card Series on Tuesday morning, there were no big surprises. The entire five-man rotation made the list among the dozen arms included, and the position-group featured the same players from September.

Musgrove (who last pitched in '24) a surprise add to Padres' Wild Card Series roster

1:50 PM EDT

SAN DIEGO -- The last time Joe Musgrove took the mound for the Padres, he was pitching them into the 2024 National League Division Series. Starting Game 2 of the Wild Card Series against Atlanta, Musgrove tore the UCL in his right elbow and would require Tommy John surgery, keeping

Phillies need a Game 2 stopper -- and rock-solid Sánchez is just the guy for the job

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ATLANTA -- While most of the Phillies filtered down the tunnel toward the visitors’ clubhouse following Tuesday afternoon’s stunning loss to the Braves, Cristopher Sánchez lingered briefly in the dugout. "I saw him at the end of the game," said Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber, "and it just looked like

White Sox release roster for their Wild Card Series vs. the Astros

3:16 PM EDT

HOUSTON -- The White Sox set their 26-player roster for the American League Wild Card Series at Houston, with almost no surprises. Huáscar Brazobán and David Sandlin earned the last spots on the 12-person pitching staff, with Trevor Richards and Tyler Davis not making the 26. Jake Rogers, who was

Imai makes Astros' Wild Card Series roster; Pecko, Okert not added

3:30 PM EDT

HOUSTON -- Half of the 26 players the Astros are carrying on their 26-man roster for the American League Wild Card Series will have no postseason experience, including five position players and eight pitchers.

Arraez out as Phillies finalize NL Wild Card Series roster

11:40 AM EDT

ATLANTA – Luis Arraez celebrated the Phillies’ NL Wild Card-clinching victory on Sunday at Citizens Bank Park with a boot wrapped in plastic on his left foot.

Braves finalize 2026 NL Wild Card Series roster

11:37 AM EDT

ATLANTA -- Choosing to carry just 11 pitchers, the Braves opted to bring both Rowdy Tellez and Luke Williams up from Triple-A to be part of their Wild Card Roster Series.

'Something a little bit new': The unique approach that carried the Rays to October

@jared_greenspan
6:13 PM EDT

Turn on the American League Division Series this weekend and spend a few innings watching the AL-best Rays, a 98-win machine, and you might notice something peculiar. In an era of baseball where it is exceedingly difficult -- and, seemingly, less of a priority -- to put the ball in

Brewers notes: NLDS probables, roster decisions and more

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MILWAUKEE – The Brewers’ tentative pitching plan for the first two games of the National League Division Series should surprise no one. Jacob Misiorowski will go in Game 1 on Saturday, and Logan Henderson in Game 2 on Sunday.

The biggest ABS storylines of the Wild Card Series

12:51 AM EDT

We're about to kick off our first postseason under the new era of ABS challenges. So we want to give you a quick primer of what to expect. In October, every ball or strike challenge is going to be magnified, especially if they swing a playoff game or two or

Ranking rookies who could make an impact in '26 postseason

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You don’t have to look too deep into Major League Baseball’s history to find rookies who made big impacts in the postseason. Just last year, Blue Jays righty Trey Yesavage set a World Series rookie record by striking out 12 Dodgers in Game 5 of the Fall Classic, the perfect

White Sox focused on the here and now at the spot where they won their last playoff series

12:52 PM EDT

HOUSTON -- The year was 2005. The date was October 26. And it was Juan Uribe, Paul Konerko, Bobby Jenks and Orlando Palmeiro who were involved in a seminal piece of White Sox history.