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What to know for the 2026 ALDS, NLDS: Bracket, schedule, format and how to watch

The 2026 Major League Baseball postseason field of twelve has narrowed to nine following dominant Wild Card sweeps by the New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox, and San Diego Padres. The opening round concludes with a decisive third game between the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies.

The advancing clubs will join top-seeded organizations like the Tampa Bay Rays, Cleveland Guardians, Milwaukee Brewers, and Los Angeles Dodgers in the upcoming Division Series round beginning on October third.

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Full Saturday slate of baseball as Division Series begin