MLB playoff picture tightens as regular season nears end
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 4:49 PM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
As the 2026 MLB regular season enters its final week, multiple playoff spots remain contested. The National League division titles are secured by the Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers. The Tampa Bay Rays are on the verge of clinching the AL East, while the Cleveland Guardians and Texas Rangers lead their divisions by slim margins. Tiebreaker procedures have changed, eliminating one-game playoffs; tied teams will utilize head-to-head records and other criteria for ranking. The postseason starts on September 29 with wild card series.
- •Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers secure NL division titles.
- •Tampa Bay Rays close to clinching AL East division title.
- •Cleveland Guardians and Texas Rangers lead AL divisions by one game.
- •MLB postseason begins on September 29.
- •Tiebreaker procedure avoids one-game playoffs for tied teams.
- 4:49 PMYahoo Sports — How do MLB playoffs work? Tiebreakers, format, matchups explained
"With one more week remaining in baseball's regular season, several playoff spots are still up for grabs. Here's your guide to sorting everything out.
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