Brewers, Dodgers, Braves clinch divisions as postseason race tightens

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Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Brewers, Dodgers, Braves clinch divisions as postseason race tightens
Summary

As the MLB regular season approaches its conclusion, the Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Atlanta Braves have officially clinched their respective National League divisions. With only six or seven games remaining, the focus shifts to the American League, where the Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians currently lead their divisions, holding precarious one-game advantages over the Chicago White Sox and Texas Rangers. The Rays enter a crucial series against the Yankees needing just two wins to secure the AL East. Meanwhile, the Astros and White Sox, after faltering recently, still remain in contention with favorable schedules ahead.

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  • Brewers, Dodgers, and Braves clinched NL divisions.
  • Rays lead AL East, needing two wins to clinch.
  • Guardians and Rangers hold one-game leads in Central and West.
  • Astros struggle with four losses in their last five games.
  • White Sox aim to capitalize on favorable upcoming schedule.
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We are almost there, 155-156 games in the history books, "six-seven" to go in the marathon that is the Major League Baseball Season. But plenty is still up for grabs in the MLB postseason race. All three National League divisions are officially clinched by the 98-58 Milwaukee Brewers, 96-60 Los Angeles Dodgers, and the 92-64 …

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