MLB Division Series matchups set for 2026 postseason
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
The Division Series matchups for the 2026 MLB postseason are finalized following the conclusion of the Wild Card Series. The Atlanta Braves defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 3, resulting in the following matchups: Yankees vs. Rays and White Sox vs. Guardians in the American League, while the National League features Padres vs. Brewers and Braves vs. Dodgers. The format does not re-seed teams between rounds, leading to a face-off between the two best AL teams. Teams are now preparing for the opening games of the Division Series.
- •Braves defeat Phillies to advance to Division Series.
- •Yankees face Rays; White Sox meet Guardians in AL.
- •Padres take on Brewers; Braves play Dodgers in NL.
- •No re-seeding of teams between playoff rounds.
- •Three teams have a chance for their first World Series win.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Orioles news: The Division Series matchups are set
"It’ll be Braves vs. Dodgers, Padres vs. Brewers, Yankees vs. Rays, and White Sox vs. Guardians. Who ya got?
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