2026 MLB playoff rotation tiers: Ranking October pitching options

Aces matter in the postseason. Which contenders are stocked with them -- and which are lacking quality arms?

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Yastrzemski hits a 3-run homer and the Braves clinch the NL East title with 4-2 win over the Astros

— Mike Yastrzemski hit a three-run homer during a four-run sixth inning and the Atlanta Braves clinched the NL East title for the seventh time in nine years with a 4-2 win over the Houston Astros on Sunday.

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Atlanta Braves vs. Houston Astros: Game Highlights

Atlanta Braves vs. Houston Astros: Game Highlights

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Acuña grand slam leads Braves to 6-3 win, dropping Astros from AL West lead

— Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a go-ahead grand slam in the seventh inning, and the Atlanta Braves beat Houston 6-3 Saturday night to drop the Astros out of the AL West lead.

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Atlanta Braves vs. Houston Astros: Game Highlights

Atlanta Braves vs. Houston Astros: Game Highlights

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MLB playoff picture 2026: Clinching scenarios, bracket, schedule

From current playoff matchups to league races to the postseason schedule, we have everything you need to know.

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2026 MLB ABS challenge system tracker: Team, player rankings

The ABS challenge system leaderboard ranks batters, catchers, teams and umpires throughout the MLB season.

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Braves punch playoff ticket as Harris, Acuña and Olson launch 2-run homers in 6-2 win over Astros

— Michael Harris II, Ronald Acuña Jr. and Matt Olson each hit a two-run homer as the Atlanta Braves clinched a playoff berth with a 6-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Friday night.

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