The 2026 MLB playoffs begin with four wild-card series on Day 1. The Philadelphia Phillies face the Atlanta Braves, the Chicago White Sox meet the Houston Astros, the Boston Red Sox play the New York Yankees, and the Chicago Cubs take on the San Diego Padres.

In the NL, the Phillies start Jesus Luzardo against Braves' Chris Sale. The White Sox send Hagen Smith to the mound versus AJ Blubaugh. The Red Sox and Yankees lineups are TBD, as are the Cubs and Padres.

Key players include Trea Turner, Bryce Harper, Ronald Acuna Jr., Yordan Alvarez, and Jose Altuve. Live updates, lineups, and postgame takeaways will be provided throughout the day.

Who will get off to a hot start this postseason? Follow all the action as each matchup concludes.