MLB playoffs 2026: Live updates, wild-card scores, highlights from every Game 1
Follow along as the MLB wild-card round opens up Tuesday.
The 2026 Major League Baseball wild-card series is set to commence on Tuesday, as twelve teams compete for a spot in the 2026 World Series. The American League's top two seeds, the Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians, and the National League's top two seeds, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers, each secured a first-round bye. This leaves eight teams battling it out in a best-of-three series to advance.
The wild-card series is scheduled to take place from Tuesday through Thursday, with all rosters officially locked in. Notably, New York Yankees three-time MVP and eight-time All-Star outfielder Aaron Judge is absent from the wild card due to a calf injury. His potential return to the lineup for the division series remains to be seen. Follow Yahoo Sports for live updates, scores, highlights, and more from each Game 1 of the wild-card round.
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