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Last updated: September 26, 2026, 6:46 AM ET

MLB Playoff Races

The final weekend of the regular season delivers high stakes across both leagues. In the American League, the White Sox clinched their playoff berth after 324 losses over the previous three seasons, becoming the first team to follow consecutive 100-loss seasons by reaching October White Sox clinch playoff berth. The Guardians secured their third straight playoff berth with a decisive victory, while the Cubs cemented their second consecutive postseason appearance with a 2-1 win over the Marlins Cubs clinch second straight playoff berth. On the National League side, the Padres extended their streak with a third straight playoff berth following a September surge Padres clinch third straight playoff berth. The Phillies face a tightened race with Luis Arraez sidelined by an ankle injury Phils 2B Arraez. The Dodgers manager expressed confidence that Shohei Ohtani will be ready for the playoffs Roberts says he trusts Ohtani, and Ohtani cemented his legacy as the first player to lead MLB jersey sales four straight seasons Ohtani 1st to top MLB jersey sales.

Individual Achievements & Roster Moves

Elly De La Cruz joined an exclusive club, becoming the fourth Reds player to achieve a 30-home run, 30-steal season Elly De La Cruz. Lucas Spence made history as the third player to hit three home runs in the same game as the Astros kept pace in the standings Lucas Spence. Anthony Volpe made his first career appearance at third base for the Yankees, while Stanton continues his progression at first Volpe makes 3B debut. The White Sox's Colson Montgomery set a single-season strikeout record with 224 punchouts White Sox's Montgomery. Alex Bregman returned to the Cubs lineup days after sustaining multiple facial fractures from a foul ball Alex Bregman returns. Pete Crow-Armstrong became the seventh player in MLB history to join the 40-home run, 40-steal club Pete Crow-Armstrong. Willson Contreras cast doubt on his availability for the Red Sox wild-card opener Red Sox 1B Contreras. The Yankees and Red Sox are set to meet in the playoffs for the seventh time Yankees, Red Sox to meet. Bill Giles, the longtime Phillies executive and creator of the Phanatic, passed away at age 92 Bill Giles. Vladimir Guerrero apologized and expressed regret over contract remarks he made earlier this week Vladimir Guerrero.

Schedule Adjustments & Injury Updates

Weather forced a Red Sox-Cubs finale to be moved to Tropicana Field, now set for Sunday afternoon Red Sox-Cubs finale. The Cubs and Red Sox adjusted start times twice to try and squeeze in series amid storm threats Trying to squeeze in series. Judge participated in discussions with Yankees management after a calf strain, with Boone stating they are "all in this together" Yankees' Boone speaks. The D-backs placed Corbin Burnes on the IL during their wild-card push D-backs place Corbin Burnes.