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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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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Dodgers and Padres meet with series tied 1-1

San Diego Padres (88-70, second in the NL West) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (97-61, first in the NL West)

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Machado powers the Padres past the Dodgers 5-1, snapping Los Angeles' 11-game home winning streak

— Manny Machado homered and drove in three runs as the San Diego Padres beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 on Wednesday night to take sole possession of the top spot in the National League wild-card standings.

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San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers: Game Highlights

San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers: Game Highlights

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Full final 2026 regular-season grades for all 30 MLB teams

Whether your team is headed to October or packing its bags for the offseason, how did 2026 measure up to expectations?

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Dodgers score 5 two-out runs off Padres starter Michael King in 7-0 victory

— Tommy Edman and Will Smith homered as the Los Angeles Dodgers scored six runs with two outs to beat the San Diego Padres 7-0 on Tuesday night in a series opener between rivals with the two best records in the majors this month.

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San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers: Game Highlights

San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers: Game Highlights

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