Texas Rangers lead AL West as wild card standings tighten
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 4:24 AM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
As the MLB season approaches its conclusion on September 27, the Texas Rangers hold a one-game lead in the AL West over the Houston Astros. In the AL Central, the Cleveland Guardians have moved ahead of the Chicago White Sox, who are still in the running for a wild card spot. The NL playoff race is more competitive, with the Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres, and Philadelphia Phillies all vying for the three wild card positions, separated by just one game. The playoffs will kick off with wild card series starting on September 29.
- •Texas Rangers lead AL West with a one-game advantage.
- •Cleveland Guardians surpass Chicago White Sox in the AL Central standings.
- •AL wild card race features close competition among multiple teams.
- •Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres, and Philadelphia Phillies are tight in NL wild card standings.
- •Regular season concludes on September 27, wild card series begin September 29.
- 4:24 AMYahoo Sports — MLB playoff picture: Wild card standings, AL and NL postseason bracket
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