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MLB postseason begins with Yankees-Red Sox wild-card showdown

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 11:16 AM

Last updated Oct 1, 2026

MLB postseason begins with Yankees-Red Sox wild-card showdown

Summary

The MLB postseason commenced this week with wild-card games, featuring a notable matchup between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox. The Los Angeles Dodgers, two-time defending champions, received a bye and await their opponent in the division series. A survey indicates skepticism about the Dodgers' chances for a three-peat, with only 16 percent of The Athletic staff predicting success. Other notable events include MLB home runs impacting playoff momentum and ongoing excitement in various sports across the league.

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By the Numbers

•Yankees and Red Sox compete in wild-card game
•Dodgers await next opponent after bye
•Survey shows only 16% predict Dodgers' three-peat
•MLB playoffs feature significant home runs
•Other sports also making headlines this week

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What they're saying

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As the MLB postseason took off with wild-card action this week — highlighted by another classic Yankees-Red Sox showdown — the two-time defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers were among those with byes, waiting and watching to see whom they would face in the division series. Can anyone stop the star-studded cast from Chavez Ravine? There seems to be some sense that the dynasty might be winding down. In fact, only 16 percent of The Athletic staffers surveyed have L.A. pulling off a three-peat, wi
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