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MLB playoff standings update as August season enters final stretch

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 10:07 AM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

MLB playoff standings update as August season enters final stretch

Summary

With seven weeks remaining in the MLB regular season, teams are jockeying for playoff positioning. As of August 10, the Tampa Bay Rays and Chicago White Sox lead their divisions, while the Milwaukee Brewers and Atlanta Braves are also in strong positions in the National League. The wild-card race features the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox currently holding spots, with other teams like the Texas Rangers and Detroit Tigers closely trailing. Key dates on the postseason schedule highlight the final day of regular season play on September 27 and the start of the wild-card round on September 29.

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By the Numbers

•Tampa Bay Rays lead AL East with a record of 71-46.
•Chicago White Sox hold a slim lead in AL Central at 61-56.
•Milwaukee Brewers and Atlanta Braves lead their respective divisions in the NL.
•New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox occupy wild-card spots in the AL.
•Final day of regular season is September 27, 2026.

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There are only six weeks left in the MLB regular season. See which teams are in playoff position and which ones are fighting for a wild-card berth.
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