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Divisional round games set to begin in MLB playoffs

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 4:30 PM

Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Divisional round games set to begin in MLB playoffs

Summary

Four games in the MLB divisional round are scheduled for today, October 3, 2026. The Chicago White Sox will face the Cleveland Guardians at noon, with Hagen Smith starting for the White Sox and Parker Messick for the Guardians. Following this matchup, the Atlanta Braves will take on the Los Angeles Dodgers at 3 PM, with the Dodgers expected to start Tarik Skubal. The New York Yankees will play the Tampa Bay Rays at 5:30 PM, featuring Gerrit Cole against Drew Rasmussen. Finally, at 7:30 PM, the San Diego Padres will meet the Milwaukee Brewers, with Robbie Ray opposing Jacob Misiorowski. These games reflect a competitive playoff atmosphere and will influence the teams' paths in the postseason.

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By the Numbers

•White Sox and Guardians game starts at noon today.
•Braves face Dodgers at 3 PM with an undecided Braves starter.
•Yankees play Rays at 5:30 PM featuring Gerrit Cole.
•Padres meet Brewers at 7:30 PM with Jacob Misiorowski starting.

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4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Saturday Divisional Round discussion

What they're saying

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Welcome to the divisional round! There’s a full slate of four games to be played today. Starting at noon, we have White Sox at Guardians. The White Sox will use Hagen Smith (1.29 regular season ERA) as an opener for a bullpen game and the Guardians will counter with their rookie ace, Parker Messick (2.56 […]
— Yahoo Sports

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