Three UCLA alumni to participate in MLB Division Series starting Saturday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 1:54 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
The Major League Baseball Division Series begins Saturday, featuring three UCLA alumni among the teams still competing. Gerrit Cole will start for the New York Yankees as they face the Tampa Bay Rays. Griffin Canning remains with the San Diego Padres, while Garrett Mitchell is with the Milwaukee Brewers, both of whom are also in the postseason mix. The Chicago White Sox, including Roch Cholowsky, will play against the Cleveland Guardians, but Cholowsky won't be making his MLB postseason debut.
- •Gerrit Cole starts for the New York Yankees in Game 1.
- •Griffin Canning is on the San Diego Padres' roster.
- •Garrett Mitchell had a strong season with the Milwaukee Brewers.
- •Roch Cholowsky’s season ended before the minor league conclusion.
- •All matchups are set to begin Saturday.
- 1:54 PMYahoo Sports — Which UCLA alumni are still alive heading into MLB's Division Series?
"Three UCLA Bruins are still alive in Major League Baseball's postseason as we head into the Division Series.
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