MLB Baseball 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 10, 2026, 5:40 AM ET
Playoff Results & Series Matchups
The Brewers advanced to the NLCS after a win over the Padres, with Garrett Mitchell robbing Manny Machado of a potential game-tying homer late. The Dodgers will face Milwaukee in the NLCS, with Tarik Skubal starting Game 1 and Yoshinobu Yamamoto following in Game. Andy Pages delivered for the Dodgers in the clutch from the No. 9 spot, sending Los Angeles to its third straight NLCS.
American League Exits
The Rays completed a sweep of the Yankees, with Victor Mesa Jr. hitting the home run that effectively ended New York's season. Aaron Judge watched the elimination from the home dugout, saying he was hating every moment of it. A fan interference call in the sixth inning of Game 3 also drew attention, as the Yankees lost out on a tying two-run homer. In Cleveland, Gavin Williams returns to the mound for the Guardians in Game 5 of the ALDS.
Postseason Storylines
Jackson Chourio is having a record-setting October for the Brewers at just 22 years old. Analysts are also tracking the leading candidates for playoff MVP based on their impact on winning teams.
League Business
Major League Baseball proposed shortening the regular season to 154 games and expanding the division series to best-of-seven. President Donald Trump said he will award Roger Clemens the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Meanwhile, a Wrigleyville rooftop owner's legal fight with the Cubs continues as the last holdout in the neighborhood pushes back.