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2026 MLB playoffs: Our predictions from the wild cards to the World Series
Who will be the last one standing in October? Our MLB experts predict which team will win each series of the postseason.
The only playoff preview you need: WS odds, likely MVPs and how far all 12 teams will go
Here's why your team could be playing late into October ... or get sent home early.
Top Headlines
- Judge won't play ALWCS vs. Red Sox, but Stanton makes Yankees' roster
- Tolle time: Red Sox turn to rookie for Game 1 vs. Yankees
- Mets exec Stearns: No 'mulligans' on Alonso's exit
- Boyd gets Game 1 call for Cubs; Bregman's status at 3B still up in air
- Rangers SS Seager has bone spur in elbow, may need 'minor' surgery
The playoffs are here!
2026 MLB wild-card series Day 1: Live updates, lineups, analysis
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Offseason changes
Tracking MLB offseason manager changes: Dan Wilson not returning to Mariners
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Wrapping up the regular season
From an unlikely A and F to a whole lot of C's: Full regular-season grades for all 30 MLB teams
Jeff Passan's 2026 MLB regular-season awards, with a twist
Top Headlines
- Judge won't play ALWCS vs. Red Sox, but Stanton makes Yankees' roster
- Tolle time: Red Sox turn to rookie for Game 1 vs. Yankees
- Mets exec Stearns: No 'mulligans' on Alonso's exit
- Boyd gets Game 1 call for Cubs; Bregman's status at 3B still up in air
- Rangers SS Seager has bone spur in elbow, may need 'minor' surgery
- Arraez (ankle) won't be on Phillies' wild-card roster; Luzardo to open G1
- Astros owner: Playoff berth will factor into call on Espada's future
- Potential MLB game at national park criticized by some
- 💯 Regular-season grades for all 30 teams
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Full final 2026 regular-season grades for all 30 MLB teams
Whether your team is headed to October or packing its bags for the offseason, how did 2026 measure up to expectations?
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The Passans: 2026 MLB season awards, with a twist
Forget the MVP and Cy Young Award races -- it's time to hand out our annual wide-ranging hardware.
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2026 MLB ABS challenge system tracker: Team, player rankings
The ABS challenge system leaderboard ranks batters, catchers, teams and umpires throughout the MLB season.
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MLB teams with potential 2026 managerial, front office changes
From skippers possibly managing their final games to front office execs facing uncertainty, we break down a number of looming decisions.
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Stock Watch: Biggest 2026 success, disappointment for all 30 MLB teams
Whether your favorite team is headed to October or headed home, all clubs have had something go right ... and wrong.
