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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Ben Rice hits 40th and 41st homers as Yankees beat Rays 9-2 a day after Tampa Bay clinches AL East

— Ben Rice hit his 40th and 41st home runs, Ryan McMahon added a grand slam while matching his career high with five RBI and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 9-2 on Wednesday night.

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Tampa Bay Rays vs. New York Yankees: Game Highlights

Tampa Bay Rays vs. New York Yankees: Game Highlights

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Why the Yankees are Mad Dog's team to beat in the AL

Why the Yankees are Mad Dog's team to beat in the AL

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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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Rodón allows three hits in eight sharp innings as Yanks beat Rays 2-0 in doubleheader opener

— Carlos Rodón allowed three hits in eight sharp innings and the New York Yankees prevented the Tampa Bay Rays from clinching the AL East title with a 2-0 victory in the opener of a day-night doubleheader on Tuesday.

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Drew Rasmussen takes no-hitter into 7th and Ks 11 as Rays clinch AL East with 6-1 win over Yankees

— Drew Rasmussen allowed his only hit in the seventh inning and struck out 11 as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Yankees 6-1 on Tuesday in the second game of a day-night doubleheader to clinch their fifth AL East title.

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