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Braves clinch NL East; Red Sox secure playoff spot as MLB postseason looms

Multiple teams locked in playoff berths as the 2026 MLB regular season enters its final week, with wild-card matchups taking shape.

newest coverage 5h agosummary written 1d ago17 pieces NewswiresGoogle NewsMastodon

What to know

  • The 2026 MLB playoffs begin September 29, with the Braves and Dodgers securing division titles and the Red Sox clinching a wild-card spot.
  • The Red Sox are positioned to face the Yankees in the wild-card round after a dramatic turnaround from a 10-17 start.
  • The Braves are pursuing a first-round bye by trying to overtake the Dodgers' win total, with multiple playoff scenarios still possible.
  • Teams with home-field advantage will host Games 1, 2, 6, and 7 in divisional and championship series, with the exact matchups to be determined as the regular season concludes.

“The Boston Red Sox may have lost their series finale to the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday, but the Astros' loss means they're heading to the 2026 MLB postseason.”

MassLive · MassLive ↗ · Sep 21

Atlanta Braves NL East championsBoston Red Sox Playoff qualifierLos Angeles Dodgers NL West championsNew York Yankees Likely wild-card opponent

Braves clinch NL East; Red Sox secure playoff spot as MLB postseason looms
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  1. 5

    MLB playoff bracket and seeding picture solidifies

    As of September 22, the playoff field continues taking shape with division titles largely decided and wild-card matchups becoming clearer. The 2026 postseason begins September 29 with the wild-card round.

    1. 2 outlets MLB Playoffs 2026: Bracket forecast and team-by-team scenarios

      first by The New York Times, 1d ago · also Yahoo Sports

      1 more headline

    2. 1 outlet first by Bleacher Report, 1d ago · read ↗

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    • rawchili@channels.im

      2026 MLB Playoffs Update: Clinch scenarios, schedule, tiebreakers, and more https://www. rawchili.com/5105354/ # MLB

      rawchili@channels.imMastodon12h agoview on Mastodon ↗
  2. 4

    Red Sox likely to face Yankees in wild-card round

    As the Red Sox prepare for their final six games of the regular season, reporting indicates they are likely to face the New York Yankees in the wild-card round of the playoffs. Closer Aroldis Chapman's availability for those games was flagged as a concern.

    1. 1 outlet Red Sox news: Will Chapman pitch vs. Guardians, Cubs amid injury concern?

      first by Yahoo Sports, 1d ago

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    Red Sox clinch playoff berth

    The Boston Red Sox clinched a spot in the 2026 MLB postseason despite losing their series finale to Tampa Bay on Sunday. The Astros' loss secured Boston's playoff ticket after they began the season at 10-17.

    1. 1 outlet Who's in? Every MLB team that has clinched a playoff spot in 2026

      first by Yahoo Sports, 15h ago

    2. 1 outlet first by MassLive, 1d ago · read ↗

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    Braves clinch playoff spot and NL East title

    The Atlanta Braves clinched their 8th postseason appearance in nine years with a win over the Houston Astros on Friday and secured the NL East division title. With 90 wins and five games ahead of Philadelphia, they are pursuing the Los Angeles Dodgers' 93-win record to earn a first-round bye.

    “After clinching a spot in the 2026 MLB Playoffs, Atlanta Braves playoff tickets are now available.”
    — Yahoo Sports · source
    1. 1 outlet How to buy 2026 Atlanta Braves MLB playoff tickets, Braves postseason scenarios

      first by Yahoo Sports, 4d ago

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    Dodgers clinch NL West playoff berth

    The Los Angeles Dodgers officially clinched a postseason spot with a magic number of one and ten games remaining. They hold a nine-game lead over the San Diego Padres and are favored to clinch the NL West division title.

    1. 2 outlets How to buy 2026 LA Dodgers MLB playoff tickets, Dodgers postseason scenarios

      first by Yahoo Sports, 6d ago · also Bleacher Report

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