Brewers and Red Sox among teams projected for MLB playoffs
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 1:58 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
As the MLB playoff field approaches its finalization in nine days, multiple teams have secured spots, including the Rays, Yankees, Brewers, and Dodgers. The Red Sox are positioned as the fifth seed despite having one of the league's best records. Predictions suggest the Brewers will face the Padres and the Red Sox will play the Yankees in upcoming wild card series. Divisional series projections indicate the Red Sox could defeat the Rays and the Brewers will likely overcome the Padres. Predictions will continue to evolve as the season concludes and the playoff picture solidifies.
- •Rays, Yankees, Brewers, and Dodgers have clinched playoff spots.
- •Red Sox projected as the fifth seed despite strong record.
- •Predicted wild card matchups include Red Sox vs. Yankees.
- •Brewers expected to advance past Padres in divisional series.
- •MLB playoff field set to finalize in nine days.
- 1:58 PMCBS MLB — MLB Bracketology: Projecting baseball's playoff field and why Brewers, Red Sox are primed for October runs
"The playoff field will be set in nine days, but we're not waiting that long to make bracket predictions
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