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Last updated: September 27, 2026, 6:13 AM ET

Playoff Races & Standings

The Guardians secured their third straight AL Central division title and a coveted first-round bye with a late-season surge that erased a six-game deficit to the White Sox in mid-August. Guardians clinch division. Meanwhile, the Rangers kept their AL West hopes alive, finishing the season with the division title race and a .500 record on the line, setting up a dramatic final game showdown. Rangers finish season. In the NL, the Padres clinched home-field advantage for a wild-card rematch with the Cubs after a 10-7 victory over the Diamondbacks on Saturday to wrap up the No. 4 seed. [Padres secure home-field](https://baseballbriefing.com/sports/ةPlayoffRaces&StandingsTheGuardianssecuredtheirthirdstraightALCentraldivisiontitleandacovetedfirst-roundbyewithalate-seasonsurgethaterasedasix-gamedeficittotheWhiteSoxinmid-August.Guardiansclinchdivision. The Cubs also made headlines by Pete Crow-Armstrong MVP season, with Pete Crow-Armstrong’s MVP-carrying year powering Chicago’s official NL Wild Card ticket.

Injury Updates & Roster Moves

Blake Treinen’s 2026 season ended abruptly after a season-ending shoulder injury suffered while warming up, ruling out any further Dodgers pitching this year. Meanwhile, Josh Jung’s broken hand will keep him sidelined for the Rangers, while Corbin Burnes landed on the IL during Arizona’s wild-card push. Trea Turner left a game early after being hit by a line drive off his back, though Griffin Jax later confirmed he was OK.

Player News & Transactions

Max Scherzer delayed his decision on a 20th-season return until the offseason, while Aaron Judge’s status remains uncertain entering the Yankees’ playoff roster drama. Vladimir Guerrero apologized for earlier contract remarks, expressing regret, while Christian Yelich accepted the honor as the first captain in Brewers history, with Robin Yount’s blessing. Blake Treinen’s season met an untimely end due to a shoulder injury suffered while warming up, and Bill Giles, the longtime Phillies owner and Phanatic creator, passed away at 92.