MLB Postseason Enters Divisional Series Following Wild Card Round
The MLB Postseason is underway, featuring Wild Card and Divisional Series across both the American and National Leagues. In the AL Wild Card, the Chicago White Sox swept the Houston Astros, and the New York Yankees swept the Boston Red…
Tyler Longview, TX, October 4, 2026 — The Major League Baseball Postseason has commenced, with the Wild Card and Divisional Series unfolding across both the American League and National League.
In the American League, the Wild Card round saw decisive outcomes. The Chicago White Sox secured a sweep against the Houston Astros. Similarly, the New York Yankees completed a sweep over the Boston Red Sox. Following these Wild Card series, the Divisional Series are now in progress.
The AL Divisional Series feature the Chicago White Sox currently leading the Cleveland Guardians with a series advantage of 1-0. In another AL Divisional matchup, the Tampa Bay Rays hold a 1-0 lead over the New York Yankees.
Across in the National League, the Wild Card round also delivered notable results. The Atlanta Braves emerged victorious against the Philadelphia Phillies with a series score of 2-1. The San Diego Padres achieved a sweep against the Chicago Cubs.
The NL Divisional Series are also underway. The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves are currently tied 1-1 in their series. Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Brewers have established a 2-0 lead against the San Diego Padres in their respective Divisional Series matchup.
The progression through these series will determine which teams advance further in the pursuit of the World Series title.
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