MLB's playoffs start Tuesday. Here's what to know about the Wild Card Series
It won't take long for Major League Baseball to deliver on some spicy postseason storylines. The Wild Card Series begins Tuesday, featuring four best-of-three matchups that include the Boston Red Sox traveling to face their longtime nemesis, the New York Yankees. Also in the American League, the Chicago White Sox are at the Houston Astros, who qualified for the postseason despite an 81-81 record.
Major League Baseball's playoffs kick off on Tuesday with a series of Wild Card matchups. Four teams from each league earn a spot in the Division Series following the 162-game regular season. The Boston Red Sox will travel to face their fierce rivals, the New York Yankees, in the first AL matchup. The Chicago White Sox will host the Houston Astros, who overcame an 81-81 record to qualify for the postseason.
Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Phillies will battle the Atlanta Braves in the National League, while the Chicago Cubs face the San Diego Padres. This year, four teams received a bye to the Division Series, including the Cleveland Guardians, Tampa Bay Rays, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Milwaukee Brewers. The Red Sox's Aaron Judge is dealing with a right calf strain, and it remains uncertain whether he will play in the series.
The White Sox, who turned around a consecutive 100-loss season, are primed to advance in their playoff run. The Phillies barely made the postseason, putting them against their NL East rivals, the Braves. The Cubs, led by NL MVP contender Pete Crow-Armstrong, face the Padres, who have a formidable bullpen and surge down the stretch.
With the postseason beginning, all eyes will be on these high-stakes games to determine the winners of the Division Series.
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