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Who is this year's Mr. October in the 2026 MLB playoffs?

Original: Who is this year's Mr. October? Tracking the playoff MVP for 2026

ESPN is tracking the leading candidates for the 2026 playoff MVP, the honor informally known as 'Mr. October' — a nickname made famous by Reggie Jackson for his World Series heroics. With the postseason underway, fans and analysts are debating which player's October performance best deserves the label this year.

Why now: The MLB postseason is underway, prompting debate over which player is emerging as this year's playoff MVP.

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