MLB Baseball 8-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 10, 2026, 3:50 PM ET
Postseason Storylines
Jackson Chourio's playoff résumé is being measured against baseball's greats, while the race for this year's postseason MVP is being tracked player by player through the numbers that matter most to contenders.
Championship Series
Tarik Skubal will get the nod in Game 1 of the NLCS for the Dodgers, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto following in Game 2 as Los Angeles looks to open its series strongly against Milwaukee.
Chicago's Bullpen Gamble
The White Sox have leaned on an unorthodox pitching plan that blurs the line between starters and relievers, a strategy that could carry Chicago deep into October if it holds up under pressure.
Front Office Moves
Sam Fuld declined an offer to become the Athletics' president of baseball operations, according to sources.
Future Format
MLB has proposed a shorter regular season of 154 games, down from, alongside an expanded best-of-7 division series.