MLB playoff power rankings 2026: From the Astros to the Dodgers, which teams are ready to go on a World Series run?
We've had 162 games to assess these 12 teams. Here's how they stack up as the October tournament begins.
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MLB playoff picks 2026: Dodgers? Yankees? Rays? Brewers? Yahoo Sports makes postseason predictions all the way to the World Series
Here are our baseball writers' series-by-series predictions, from the wild-card round to the Fall Classic.
Yankees' Cam Schlittler Talks About Red Sox Fans, 'Keeping Receipts' Ahead of MLB Playoff Series
New York Yankees ace Cam Schlittler is ready for his team's playoff series against the Boston Red Sox as he looks to get revenge on fans for their comments on the internet.
Shohei Ohtani Chrome Gold Signed Game-Worn MLB Patch Card Sells for $2.8M at Auction
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's memorabilia once again fetched an eye-popping price.
MLB Average Game Times Increased Following Robot Umpires and ABS Challenge System
Major League Baseball's use of the Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System this season has been met with significant praise, but it also made the games longer.
Latest Expert MLB Playoff Predictions and Picks for 2026 World Series Bracket
The 12-team fight to MLB's finish line and the World Series trophy that comes along with it starts now.
Explaining MLB Playoff Bracket 2026 Wild Card Format, Divisional Series and More
The 2026 Major League Baseball postseason gets underway Tuesday with four wild-card series.
MLB Draft Lottery 2027 Odds Revealed for Mets, More After Regular Season Ends
The New York Mets may have fallen massively short of expectations in 2026, but at least they have a chance to replenish their farm system in next year's draft.
In 1996, rookie Derek Jeter and his father started a foundation to steer young people away from drugs and alcohol; 30 years later, Turn 2 has given more than $48 million and one of its programmes has reached over 30,000 students, families and school staff
Long before Derek Jeter became one of baseball's biggest names, he was already thinking about what his success could mean away from the diamond.
MLB Playoffs 2026 Wild Card and Round-by-Round Bracket Picks and Predictions
Ask yourself now: are you ready?
Final MLB Power Rankings of Regular Season Before 2026 Postseason
Heading into the 2026 Major League Baseball season, the New York Mets, Seattle Mariners and Toronto Blue Jays looked like three of the biggest challengers to the Dodgers dynasty. Meanwhile the Tampa Bay Rays were supposed to finish in dead last in the AL East and a fourth consecutive season with at least 100 losses felt like a real possibility for the Chicago White Sox.
2026 Dbacks Prospects All Stars: Starting Battery & Infield Corners
A look at the best starting pitcher, catcher(s), and firstbaseman and thirdbaseman in the Dbacks farm system in 2026
Joe Espada's future is uncertain, but AL West title is a time to celebrate. 'He kept everyone cool'
Manager Joe Espada was the constant in an Astros season that ended in AL West title after team overcame injuries and adversity.
MLB wild-card preview: Series predictions, X-factors and more for Red Sox-Yankees, Cubs-Padres, Phillies-Braves and White Sox-Astros
The best time of the baseball year is finally here. Here's what you need to know for the wild-card round.
Dodgers reach 100 wins in final game of regular season, setting record for manager Dave Roberts
The Dodgers have either won 100 games or the National League in every season since 2017.
Trump administration considers building baseball park in Grand Teton National Park
Major League Baseball contacted the administration about hosting a game in a national park, with an agency official scouting Grand Teton as a possible locati...
Ranking Every MLB Playoff Team's Projected 2026 Postseason Rotation
Pitching wins championships.
Max Scherzer Narrowly Misses Mark for $1M Blue Jays Contract Bonus for 2026 MLB Season
Toronto Blue Jays veteran starter Max Scherzer turned back the clock with seven strikeouts in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds for his 225th career victory, but it wasn't enough to secure one of his contract bonuses.