MLB Baseball 8-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 12, 2026, 7:10 AM ET
Postseason Results
The Brewers outlasted the Dodgers 2-1 in Game 1 of the NLCS, with Turang's homer providing the decisive blow after Milwaukee failed to score more than one run in any game of a four-game sweep against Chicago. In the American League, the White Sox collapsed in a winner-take-all ALDS decider, striking out 21 times and managing just three hits after squandering a 2-0 series lead.
Championship Series Setup
The Rays and Guardians take contrasting paths into the ALCS, with Cleveland arriving after a whirlwind Game 5 and cross-country travel, while Tampa Bay enjoyed extended rest. MLB has also named its umpire crew chiefs for the ALCS and NLCS, with Bill Miller and Mark Wegner overseeing the respective crews.
Front Office and Roster Notes
Sam Fuld declined an offer to become Athletics president of baseball operations, according to sources. Meanwhile, the Dodgers will keep Miguel Rojas on the NLCS roster after he was sidelined by a back issue.