Guardians, Padres, Yankees look to rebound from 0-2 Division Series deficit
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Last updated Oct 6, 2026
The 2026 MLB Division Series features three teams—a Guardians, Padres, and Yankees—down 0-2 in their playoff series. The Yankees, who had the best regular-season record, face an uphill battle against the Rays, while the Padres and Guardians confront the Brewers and White Sox, respectively. Historically, teams coming back from a 0-2 deficit in a best-of-five series have had limited success, with only 10 instances in MLB history. Game 3 presents crucial opportunities for all three teams to extend their playoff runs, as the series edge closer to potential sweeps across the board.
- •Yankees performed well in the Wild Card Series, winning 18-2 overall.
- •Padres return home for Game 3, needing a win to stay alive.
- •Guardians are up against an 84-win White Sox team in their series.
- •Only 10 MLB teams have come back from a 0-2 deficit in history.
- 4:19 PMCBS MLB — Which team has the best chance to come back from an 0-2 Division Series hole: Guardians, Padres or Yankees?
"Three series are close to being sweeps, but which team could come back?
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