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National League wild card race
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- 1AL West Title and NL Wild Card Race Shape 2026 MLB Playoff Picture▼2026 MLB Playoff Picture, Standings: AL West Title, NL Wild Card Spot At Stake
The AL West division title and the final National League wild card spot are the key remaining prizes in the 2026 MLB playoff race, according to FOX Sports. With the postseason approaching, the latest standings leave both battles unresolved, keeping several teams' October hopes alive and making the final stretch of the regular season decisive for clubs chasing a playoff berth.
- 2Diamondbacks surge to pull within one game of Wild Card●'Something magical' going on as surging D-backs narrow Wild Card gap to 1
The Arizona Diamondbacks have cut their National League Wild Card deficit to a single game after a strong stretch of wins, with the team suggesting 'something magical' is happening during their late-season push. The surge has tightened the playoff race and put Arizona back in contention as the regular season winds down.
- 3Diamondbacks face win-and-help scenario on final day●D-backs going down to the wire, needing win and help on final day https://www. mlb.com/news/diamondbacks-go-i nto-final-
The Arizona Diamondbacks lost 10-7 to the San Diego Padres, pushing their postseason hopes to Game 162 of the regular season. Arizona now needs a win on the final day plus help from other results to reach the playoffs. Baseball fans are watching closely as the National League wild card race comes down to the last game.
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The Arizona Diamondbacks extended their winning streak to six games with a victory over the San Diego Padres, staying one game back in the National League wild-card race with two games remaining. Ketel Marte led the offense with a first-pitch leadoff homer and drove in three runs. Japanese sports outlets are closely following whether Arizona can force a tie and reach the postseason.