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Chicago teams face off as MLB playoff race heats up this week

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 10:50 AM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Chicago teams face off as MLB playoff race heats up this week

Summary

The MLB playoff race intensifies with several key series this week. The Chicago White Sox face the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, a matchup highlighting the crosstown rivalry. Meanwhile, the Miami Marlins visit the Philadelphia Phillies, where the series victor will claim the season tiebreaker. The Arizona Diamondbacks are set to take on the Boston Red Sox, who are gradually recovering in the Wild Card standings. Other notable games include the New York Yankees traveling to the Baltimore Orioles and the Atlanta Braves squaring off against the Milwaukee Brewers over the weekend. Each series presents pivotal playoff implications as teams jockey for positions.

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By the Numbers

•White Sox and Cubs meet in a crucial crosstown rivalry series at Wrigley Field.
•Marlins seek to gain ground on the Phillies in a key divisional showdown.
•Diamondbacks look to improve Wild Card prospects against the struggling Red Sox.
•Yankees face Orioles as both teams compete for playoff positions.
•Braves take on Brewers in a weekend series following a strong performance against the Dodgers.

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What they're saying

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Braves vs. Brewers in Milwaukee and a battle for Chicago as Cubs host White Sox at Wrigley Field are among the series taking center stage this week.
— Yahoo Sports

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