MLB playoff power rankings released as postseason begins on Tuesday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 1:56 AM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
The MLB postseason is set to start on Tuesday, with 12 teams qualifying for the tournament after a competitive 162-game regular season. The Houston Astros, despite finishing with a.500 record of 81-81, secured the AL West title and will return to the playoffs. The Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox make the rankings as well, with the White Sox coming off a remarkable turnaround after losing 324 games over the previous three seasons. Teams will seek favorable paths to the World Series, with consideration given to regular season performance and postseason experience influencing rankings and expectations.
- •MLB postseason begins on Tuesday with 12 teams.
- •Astros qualify after winning the AL West with an 81-81 record.
- •White Sox return to postseason after three tough seasons.
- •Red Sox finish the season with a record of 87-75.
- 1:56 AMYahoo Sports — MLB playoff power rankings 2026: From the Astros to the Dodgers, which teams are ready to go on a World Series run?
"We've had 162 games to assess these 12 teams. Here's how they stack up as the October tournament begins.
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