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MLB announces 2026 Wild Card Series announcing schedule with crews

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 12:00 PM

Last updated Sep 28, 2026

MLB announces 2026 Wild Card Series announcing schedule with crews

Summary

Major League Baseball has disclosed the announcing schedule for the 2026 postseason’s Wild Card Series. The first match features the Philadelphia Phillies at the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday at 2 p.m., followed by the Chicago White Sox at the Houston Astros at 5 p.m. on Peacock/NBCSN. The Boston Red Sox will face the New York Yankees at 8 p.m. on NBC/Peacock, and the Chicago Cubs will play against the San Diego Padres at 10 p.m., also on Peacock/NBCSN. Each broadcast will include local analysts and an ‘Inside the Pitch’ analyst to provide insights.

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By the Numbers

•Philadelphia Phillies at Atlanta Braves starts Tuesday at 2 p.m.
•Chicago White Sox take on Houston Astros at 5 p.m.
•Boston Red Sox play New York Yankees at 8 p.m.
•Chicago Cubs face San Diego Padres at 10 p.m.
•Broadcasts feature local analysts and 'Inside the Pitch' segments.

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What they're saying

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Major League Baseball revealed the television schedule and scenarios for the 2026 postseason’s Wild Card Series on Sunday. Details have since emerged about the announcing crews that will call the games across NBC platforms. As was the case during the regular season, local analysts will be in the booth to give each broadcast a familiar…
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