Braves, Yankees eliminated from playoffs; Dodgers, Brewers advance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
The Braves and Yankees were eliminated from the MLB playoffs on October 7. The Braves lost 4-1 to the Dodgers, while the Yankees were swept by the Rays after a controversial fan interference call. The Dodgers advanced thanks to Andy Pages' pivotal hit, while the Brewers defeated the Padres 3-1 to secure their spot in the NLCS. The Guardians avoided elimination with a 9-3 win over the White Sox. Other teams continue to deal with managerial and roster uncertainties as the postseason progresses.
- •Braves lost 4-1 to Dodgers, eliminated from playoffs
- •Yankees swept by Rays after fan interference call
- •Dodgers advance with key hit from Andy Pages
- •Brewers defeat Padres 3-1 to reach NLCS
- •Guardians avoid elimination with 9-3 win over White Sox
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Mets Morning News: The remaining playoff teams get whittled down
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