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American League Division Series
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The MLB postseason has begun, with the New York Yankees meeting the Boston Red Sox in the American League wild card series, first game around September 30. Japanese fans can watch on NHK, J SPORTS and SPOTV NOW. The Yankees are without slugger Aaron Judge for the wild card round, as manager Aaron Boone said his strained right calf had not healed enough, with hopes he could return for the division series.
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The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox meet in the American League Wild Card Series at Yankee Stadium, reviving baseball's most storied rivalry on the playoff stage. Rookie pitchers Cam Schlittler and Payton Tolle are set for a potential duel, while Anthony's hand injury has flared up, leaving his Game 2 status uncertain. Boston's projected roster includes ace Garrett Crochet as the clubs clash for a Division Series berth.
- 3Cleveland Guardians clinch AL Central for third straight yearβWe Guards Balled it up well and good, took two out of three, and clinched the Central Division for the third year in a r
The Cleveland Guardians have won the American League Central Division for the third consecutive season, taking two of three games in the series that sealed the title. Fans are celebrating the team's resilience, with the 'comeback kids' label reflecting a season marked by rallies and late wins as Cleveland again topped its division rivals.
- 4White Sox to Face Astros in AL Wild Card SeriesβWhite Sox to face Astros in AL Wild Card Series, rematch of '21 postseason clash
The Chicago White Sox will meet the Houston Astros in the American League Wild Card Series, setting up a rematch of their 2021 postseason clash, when Houston eliminated Chicago in the AL Division Series. The matchup renews one of the more recent playoff rivalries in baseball, with the White Sox looking for a different outcome against a Houston team with a long track record of October success.
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The Boston Red Sox are finalizing their American League Division Series roster, and infielder Chad Tracy's name is in the mix. Coverage of the club's playoff preparations also highlights Romy Gonzalez as an option for the series, as manager Alex Cora's staff decides which bench pieces make the cut.
- 6White Sox rout AL West champs in Wild Card Game 1βWhite Sox make it look easy in Game 1 win over AL West champs https://www. mlb.com/news/white-sox-win-al- wild-card-game
The Chicago White Sox opened the American League Wild Card Series in Houston with a comfortable Game 1 win over the AL West champions. Rookie Sam Antonacci, who tripped running out of the dugout during pregame introductions, was part of a lineup that made the win look easy, giving Chicago the early edge in the best-of-three series.
- 7Rays' unique contact-first approach carried them to Octoberβ'Something a little bit new': The unique approach that carried the Rays to October https://www. mlb.com/news/explaining-
The Tampa Bay Rays, the American League's best team in 2026, reached the postseason behind a distinctive contact-oriented offensive approach that the club describes as 'something a little bit new.' With the American League Division Series underway this weekend, MLB.com takes a closer look at how the strategy of putting the ball in play helped separate the Rays from the rest of the league and carry them into October baseball.
- 8Messick tunes up ahead of possible ALDS Game 1 startβMessick gets final tuneup before potential ALDS Game 1 start
Tigers left-hander Will Messick took his final tuneup outing before what could be a start in Game 1 of the American League Division Series. With Detroit's postseason rotation still taking shape, the club is weighing whether to hand the ball to the young pitcher in the opener, and his last workout is being read as the final checkpoint before that decision.
- 9Guardians clinch AL Central title and first-round byeβGuardians clinch 7th Central title in last 11 years, secure 1st-round bye
The Cleveland Guardians have won the American League Central, their seventh division title in the last 11 years, and secured a bye through the first round of the MLB playoffs. The clinch confirms Cleveland as one of the AL's top seeds heading into the postseason, giving pitchers extra rest before the division series begins.
- 10Mariners Beat Angels 7-3 in Late-Season MLB GameβMLB Gameday: Angels 3, Mariners 7 Final Score (09/27/2026)
The Seattle Mariners defeated the Los Angeles Angels 7-3 in a Major League Baseball game on September 27, 2026. The final score was recorded on MLB's official Gameday scoreboard. With the season heading toward its close, results in this series carry weight for standings and playoff positioning in the American League West, giving fans reason to follow the outcome closely.