{
  "id": 10385130,
  "title": "MLB postseason: Bracket and schedule for 2026 playoff baseball",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/mlb-postseason-bracket-and-schedule-for-2026-playoff-baseball",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-28T06:37:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/mlb-postseason-bracket-schedule-2026-063730968.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 2026 Major League Baseball postseason will commence on September 23, with the American League and National League divisions each featuring six teams competing in the playoffs. The Houston Astros have secured the American League West title over the Texas Rangers, while the Philadelphia Phillies have clinched the final National League spot.\n\nThe American League playoff bracket consists of the Tampa Bay Rays, Cleveland Guardians, Houston Astros, New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, and Chicago White Sox. Meanwhile, the National League playoff bracket includes the Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, San Diego Padres, Chicago Cubs, and Philadelphia Phillies.\n\nIn terms of schedule, the Wild Card Series will take place from September 29 to October 1, with games being broadcast on NBC/Peacock, NBCSN, and Peacock/NBCSN at various times depending on the matchup. The American League Division Series (ALDS) will begin on October 3, followed by a potential return to October 10, depending on the series outcomes. Similarly, the National League Division Series (NLDS) will kick off on October 3 and conclude by October 9.\n\nThe American League Championship Series (ALCS) and National League Championship Series (NLCS) will follow, with respective dates in late October. The World Series, the culmination of the postseason, will take place in the same timeframe.",
  "summary": "The MLB regular season has come to an end. Postseason action is just days away , as the playoffs will begin on Sept. 23. During the closing day of the regular season, the Houston Astros secured the American League West title over the Texas Rangers. The Philadelphia Phillies also clinched the final spot in the National League . So, what does the […] The post MLB postseason: Bracket and schedule…",
  "key_points": [
    "2026 MLB postseason starts September 23",
    "Six teams in each American and National League playoff",
    "Wild Card Series runs September 29-October 1"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}