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MLB Division Series 2026 discussion thread: Day 1

The opening round of the postseason has concluded with three sweeps and a deciding third game, setting the stage for the league division series openers. The Chicago White Sox, San Diego Padres, and New York Yankees advanced by eliminating the Houston Astros, Chicago Cubs, and Boston Red Sox, while the Atlanta Braves defeated the Philadelphia Phillies.

On the mound for Saturday's action, Hagen Smith faces Parker Messick, Tarik Skubal takes the start for the Dodgers, Gerrit Cole matches up against Drew Rasmussen, and Robbie Ray squares off with Jacob Misiorowski.

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