Yankees pitching staff ranked highest ahead of MLB playoffs opening
CBS MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
The 2026 MLB playoffs begin Tuesday with a 12-team field participating in the Wild Card Series. Teams are being ranked based on their pitching staffs as the postseason approaches. The Yankees are noted for having the best rotation, while the Astros and White Sox rank at the bottom of the list. The complete playoff bracket is set for the start of the series, with four Game 1 matchups scheduled for Tuesday.
- •2026 MLB playoffs start on September 29 with 12 teams competing.
- •Yankees pitching staff ranked as the best among playoff teams.
- •Astros and White Sox have the lowest-ranked pitching rotations.
- •Teams rely on both starters and bullpens to perform in high-stakes matchups.
- •Top two division winners receive byes to the divisional round.
- 4:00 PMCBS MLB — Ranking the pitching staffs of all 12 MLB playoff teams: Yankees rotation looks unbeatable
"Starter and bullpen roles get shaken up during the playoffs, but the players remain the same
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