MLB playoff games continue with four teams facing elimination
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 5:23 PM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026

Today marks a critical day in the MLB playoffs, with four teams at risk of elimination in their respective division series. The Cleveland Guardians face the Chicago White Sox at 4 p.m. ET, looking to avoid a sweep after losing the first two games. In the National League, the Atlanta Braves host the Los Angeles Dodgers at 6 p.m. ET, needing a win to tie the series after falling behind. The New York Yankees take on the Tampa Bay Rays at 8 p.m. ET, hoping to rally from an 0-2 deficit. Finally, the Milwaukee Brewers visit the San Diego Padres at 10 p.m. ET, with the Padres aiming to force a decisive Game 5. The stakes are high across all matchups, as teams fight for postseason survival today.
- •Cleveland Guardians aim to avoid sweep by White Sox.
- •Atlanta Braves seek to tie series against Dodgers.
- •New York Yankees look to stave off elimination against Rays.
- •Milwaukee Brewers lead series, facing Padres for potential Game 5.
- 5:23 PMYahoo Sports — MLB Playoff games on today, TV schedule for Wednesday, Oct 7
"The MLB Playoffs continue today with four teams fighting for their postseason lives. Here's how to watch on TV or streaming.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
MLB•Oct 7, 2026, 6:21 PMEx-Braves veteran says Ronald Acuna Jr. 'handcuffed' Atlanta in Game 3 loss vs. Dodgers
MLB•Oct 7, 2026, 6:07 PMDodgers’ Miguel Rojas makes admission after passing USA citizenship test
MLB•Oct 7, 2026, 6:04 PMBrewers fans frustrated with Fox broadcasters during NLDS
MLB•Oct 7, 2026, 5:32 PMWilliam Contreras opens up on uncertain Brewers future with Yankees among teams mentioned- MLB•Oct 7, 2026, 5:21 PMDodgers NLDS Game 3 Broadcast Makes Last-Minute Change With Joe Davis Out
- MLB•Oct 7, 2026, 4:16 PMAstros predicted to let World Series champion leave in free agency
