MLB playoffs 2026: Ranking teams by World Series pressure

For some teams this October, a victory would be even sweeter -- and a defeat all the more painful.

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Guardians clinch a playoff spot again, edging the Red Sox 1-0 on Martínez homer

— Angel Martínez homered and Joey Cantillo threw five one-hit innings in a bulk relief role as the Cleveland Guardians clinched a playoff spot for the third straight year with a 1-0 win over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night.

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Cleveland Guardians vs. Boston Red Sox: Game Highlights

Cleveland Guardians vs. Boston Red Sox: Game Highlights

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MLB Power Rankings Week 26: Where teams stand entering playoffs

The final days of the 2026 regular season are upon us -- and a number of races are coming down to the wire.

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MLB 2026 playoff intel: Bold predictions, dangerous teams, more

Which wild cards could win it all? Are the Yankees cooked without Judge? Here's what those in the sport think could decide October.

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Red Sox and Guardians play to determine series winner

Cleveland Guardians (82-76, first in the AL Central) vs. Boston Red Sox (85-73, third in the AL East)

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Gray earns 18th victory, Monasterio drives in run, and Red Sox edge Guardians 1-0

— Sonny Gray pitched six innings to tie Philadelphia’s Cristopher Sánchez for the major league lead with his 18th victory, Andruw Monasterio drove in the only run with a sixth-inning single, and the Boston Red Sox edged Cleveland 1-0 on Wednesday...

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Cleveland Guardians vs. Boston Red Sox: Game Highlights

Cleveland Guardians vs. Boston Red Sox: Game Highlights

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