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  "id": 10565858,
  "title": "MLB playoffs to begin with Wild Card round that includes Yankees-Red Sox matchup",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/mlb-playoffs-to-begin-with-wild-card-round-that-includes-yankees-red",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-29T00:18:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CBS News",
    "slug": "cbs-news",
    "url": "https://www.cbsnews.com/video/mlb-playoffs-begin-wild-card-series-between-yankees-red-sox/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The MLB playoffs are set to begin with the Wild Card round, starting on Tuesday. The round includes a matchup between the Yankees and the Red Sox. The regular season ended on Sunday, and four games will kick off the postseason.\n\nThe Philadelphia Phillies have clinched a postseason spot and are preparing for Game 1 of the Wild Card round. According to Yahoo Sports, the Phillies plan to start Jesus Luzardo as an opener, with Andrew Painter coming out of the bullpen. This plan is considered risky, but also potentially rewarding.\n\nThe Phillies secured their postseason spot with a win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday, with Zack Wheeler starting the game. The team is without a clear starter for Game 1, and Cristopher Sanchez and Aaron Nola are not options.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Phillies to use risky Jesus Luzardo, Andrew Painter plan for Game 1 of Wild Card",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/phillies-to-use-risky-jesus-luzardo-andrew-painter-plan-for-game-1-of",
        "published": "2026-09-28T18:54:58.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "MLB announces crew chiefs for Wild Card Series umpire crews",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/mlb-announces-crew-chiefs-for-wild-card-series-umpire-crews",
        "published": "2026-09-28T20:07:54.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}