{
  "id": 7222955,
  "title": "Purple Row After Dark: Who are you rooting for in the postseason?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/purple-row-after-dark-who-are-you-rooting-for-in-the-postseason",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-14T02:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/purple-row-dark-rooting-postseason-020000175.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As the MLB postseason approaches, many fans are wondering which teams they should cheer for. Currently, the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers have officially secured their spots in the playoffs. However, there are still several other teams who are vying for the remaining wild card positions.\n\nIn the American League, the Yankees, Red Sox and Guardians have already earned their wild card berths. But the Blue Jays are just one game behind the Yankees, and the Rangers trail by 2.5 games. Meanwhile, in the National League, the Cubs, Phillies and Padres have clinched their spots. The Diamondbacks are 1.5 games behind the Padres, and the rest of the NL teams are significantly farther behind.\n\nWith so many exciting matchups still to come, fans are buzzing about which teams they will be supporting. Will you be cheering for the Brewers as they look to become the first team in franchise history to win back-to-back NL Central titles? Or perhaps you're rooting for the Rays, who have shown impressive form throughout the season.\n\nAs the final playoff spots continue to be contested, it's anyone's game. So, who are you pulling for in the postseason? Share your thoughts in the comments below!",
  "summary": "The MLB playoffs are just around the corner!",
  "key_points": [
    "Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers secure playoff spots",
    "American League: Yankees, Red Sox, Guardians earn wild cards",
    "National League: Cubs, Phillies, Padres clinch postseason berths"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "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."
}