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Brewers Lead NL Playoff Race; Rays Top AL Standings
24 Sep
Summary
- Brewers, Dodgers, and Braves have clinched National League playoff berths.
- Rays, Yankees, and Red Sox earned American League postseason bids.
- Regular season concludes soon; playoff races are nearly set.
With the 2026 Major League Baseball regular season winding down, playoff berths are being clinched across both leagues. The National League picture shows the Milwaukee Brewers leading the NL Central, the Los Angeles Dodgers topping the NL West, and the Atlanta Braves securing the NL East. These three teams have already clinched their postseason spots.
Joining them as National League wild-card contenders are the Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies, and San Diego Padres, all with identical records. The American League's top seed is the Tampa Bay Rays, who have clinched the AL East. The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox have also earned wild-card berths in the American League.
The AL Central race features the Cleveland Guardians, while the Houston Astros are leading the AL West. Other teams like the Chicago White Sox, Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, and Baltimore Orioles are still in contention for wild-card spots as the regular season nears its conclusion.
