MLB playoff tracker 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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Astros bring 1-0 series lead over White Sox into game 2

Chicago White Sox (72-65, first in the AL Central) vs. Houston Astros (70-68, first in the AL West)

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Chicago White Sox vs. Houston Astros: Game Highlights

Chicago White Sox vs. Houston Astros: Game Highlights

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Velázquez hits 2-run homer and Smith adds 2-run double as Astros surge past White Sox, 6-3

— Nelson Velázquez hit a two-run homer and Cam Smith added a two-run double to lead the Houston Astros to a 6-3 win over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night in a series opener between American League division leaders.

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MLB 2026: August winners, losers -- and what to watch in September

We break down who ruled the dog days of August and what will rock the weeks ahead as we enter the stretch run of the 2026 season.

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Astros take on the White Sox in first of 4-game series

Chicago White Sox (72-64, first in the AL Central) vs. Houston Astros (69-68, first in the AL West)

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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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MLB Power Rankings Week 22: Who's No. 1 ahead of final month?

As we enter September, one NL team makes its top-3 debut as a number of AL wild-card contenders move up and down our list.

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