MLB Baseball 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 10, 2026, 4:20 AM ET
Playoff Race and Standouts
Jackson Chourio is putting together a record-setting October for the Brewers, and the 22-year-old star's numbers are drawing comparisons across the postseason landscape. Analysts are also tracking the 2026 playoff MVP race, focusing on the players contributing most to their teams' wins.
Dodgers and Brewers Advance
The Dodgers reached their third straight NLCS after Andy Pages delivered a clutch hit from the No. 9 spot, a reminder that Los Angeles depth matters as much as its stars. Milwaukee will meet them again after Garrett Mitchell's late robbery of a potential game-tying home run from Manny Machado helped seal the Brewers' win over the Padres.
Yankees Elimination
The Yankees' season ended in the American League Division Series after the Rays swept them, with Victor Mesa Jr. hitting the decisive home run in Wednesday's game. A controversial moment also surfaced when a fan was called for interference in the sixth inning of Game 3 at Yankee Stadium, costing New York a chance to tie on a two-run homer. Aaron Judge remained in the home dugout to watch the elimination unfold, and his frustration framed the calls for the front office to act decisively this offseason.
Guardians Force Game 5
Cleveland kept its series alive against the White Sox, and Jose Ramirez homered again and drove in three runs Thursday night to force a winner-take-all Game. The ALDS now returns to Cleveland, where the Guardians' path to evening the series will be tested in front of their home crowd.
Ballpark and League Business
In Chicago, the last holdout in Wrigleyville faces a fight with the Cubs over its rooftop business. Off the field, Major League Baseball proposed a 154-game regular season paired with expanded best-of-seven division series. President Donald Trump also announced he would award Roger Clemens the Presidential Medal of Freedom.