Postseason picture tightens as MLB regular season nears conclusion
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 5:20 PM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
As the 2026 MLB regular season reaches its final week, key playoff scenarios remain unresolved. The American League Central and the final AL Wild Card spot are still contested, with the Texas teams also vying for the AL West title. In the National League, the Arizona Diamondbacks hope to secure a playoff berth against competition from the Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres, and Philadelphia Phillies. Discussions on the Baseball Bar-B-Cast also cover individual team health and prospects for stars like Aaron Judge and Ronald Acuña Jr. as they prepare for the postseason.
- •Regular season ends soon with multiple playoff scenarios left to resolve
- •American League Central and final AL Wild Card still undecided
- •Diamondbacks compete for postseason spot against several other teams
- •All postseason-bound teams have key questions to address before playoffs
- •Injury concerns arise for players like Aaron Judge and Alex Bregman
- 5:20 PMYahoo Sports — Where things stand in the final week of the season + one question for every postseason team
"On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake and Jordan take a look at the postseason picture with one week left in the season and ask one question of every team that’s already stamped its ticket to the playoffs.
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