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MLB Playoffs Begin: Wild Card Round Kicks Off Today!
30 Sep
Summary
- Eight teams begin MLB playoff wild card round this week.
- Yankees will play without star player Aaron Judge.
- Houston Astros qualify for playoffs with an 81-81 record.
The 162-game Major League Baseball regular season has wrapped up, ushering in the excitement of the MLB playoffs. The wild card round begins this week, featuring eight teams vying for a spot in the divisional series. National League matchups include heated division rivalries, while the American League sees the storied Red Sox-Yankees rivalry renewed.
Notably, the New York Yankees will be without three-time AL MVP Aaron Judge due to a calf strain. In another surprising development, the Houston Astros have secured a playoff berth despite finishing the regular season with an 81-81 record, marking the first time a team has qualified for the postseason without a winning record.
All wild card games are scheduled to air on NBC and stream exclusively on Peacock. The series are best-of-three, with higher seeds hosting all games. Winners advance to face the top two seeded teams in their respective leagues.
