It’s finally here: More than seven months after pitchers and catchers reported, 12 teams have reached the postseason bracket, ready to battle for the MLB crown in 2026. Any talk about who’s taking it all has to start with the two-time defending champion Dodgers, even though they weren’t exactly dominant during the regular season and are dealing with health concerns for Shohei Ohtani, one of the planet’s best players. Betting against LA lately has been a real mistake.
New Faces, Old Habits, And A Gauntlet Ahead
While the Dodgers are looking dynastic, it’s wild to think that neither of the teams with the best regular season records , the Brewers and the Rays , has ever won a World Series. You know a championship would mean everything to those fan bases. Add the Padres to that list, too, as they’re also chasing their first title. These teams are all about to run the gauntlet, hoping to be the one to lift the Commissioner’s Trophy at the end of October.
Wild Card Action Kicks Off With New Broadcast Look
The opening round of the 2026 MLB postseason is here, and it’s got a fresh look. NBC is carrying every single Wild Card game across its platforms: NBC, NBCSN, and Peacock. After that, it’s back to the usual: Fox or FS1 for the NL playoffs and TBS for the AL. The World Series? That’s on Fox, just like it’s been every year since 2000. You can catch these games on TV or stream them live with DIRECTV, fubo, and Peacock, depending on the game.
Wild Card Series action began Tuesday, September 29. The Braves already took Game 1 against the Phillies with a 5-3 win. Other Game 1 matchups included the Astros battling the White Sox at 5:10 p.m. ET on NBCSN, fubo, and Peacock. The Yankees faced off against the Red Sox at 8:15 p.m. ET on NBC, DIRECTV, fubo, and Peacock. Then, the Padres took on the Cubs at 10:10 p.m. ET, also on NBCSN, fubo, and Peacock. Game 2s continue on Wednesday, September 30, with the Braves versus Phillies at 2:15 p.m. ET, the Astros versus White Sox at 5:10 p.m. ET, the Yankees versus Red Sox at 8:15 p.m. ET, and the Padres versus Cubs at 10:10 p.m. ET. All those Game 2s are available on DIRECTV, fubo, and Peacock, with NBCSN also showing the Astros-White Sox and Padres-Cubs games, and NBC broadcasting the Yankees-Red Sox game. Keep an eye on Thursday, October 1, for any necessary Game 3s; if they happen, they will be on NBC, DIRECTV, fubo, and Peacock, with start times shifting between 2:15 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. ET. This is going to be an insane October!
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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