Playoff baseball kicks off with four games today
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
The MLB playoffs begin today with four matchups. The Philadelphia Phillies face the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of their NL Wild Card Series, with pitching stars Jesus Luzardo and Chris Sale set to start. In the AL, the Chicago White Sox take on the Houston Astros, with both teams expected to use openers. The storied rivalry between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees resumes in another playoff clash, while the San Diego Padres host the Chicago Cubs to conclude the day’s action. All games are significant as teams vie for postseason advancement.
- •Phillies face Braves in NL Wild Card; Luzardo vs. Sale
- •White Sox meet Astros in AL matchup; both teams to use openers
- •Red Sox and Yankees renew postseason rivalry in AL Wild Card
- •Padres host Cubs, aiming for a surprise playoff run
- •All games begin today, starting at 11:00 Pacific.
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