An update on where every team stands in the 2026 MLB Postseason through the Division Series round:
National League (NL)
Both NL Division Series (NLDS) matchups are officially wrapped up, setting up a high-stakes NLCS.
* Milwaukee Brewers
(Advanced to NLCS)
* Status: Won NLDS vs. San Diego Padres, 3–1.
* Summary: After dropping Game 3 in San Diego, the top-seeded Brewers shut down the Padres 3–1 in Game 4 to clinch their spot in the NLCS.
* Los Angeles Dodgers
(Advanced to NLCS)
* Status: Won NLDS vs. Atlanta Braves, 3–1.
* Summary: Driven by strong pitching performances and a late home run by Max Muncy in Game 4, the Dodgers closed out the Braves with a 4–1 victory to book their third straight NLCS appearance.
Eliminated in NLDS:
* San Diego Padres
(Eliminated by MIL, 1–3)
* Atlanta Braves
(Eliminated by LAD, 1–3)
Eliminated in Wild Card:
* Philadelphia Phillies
(Eliminated by ATL, 1–2)
* Chicago Cubs
(Eliminated by SD, 0–2)
American League (AL)
One ALDS slot is locked in, while the other remains standard high-drama baseball.
* Tampa Bay Rays
(Advanced to ALCS)
* Status: Won ALDS vs. New York Yankees, 3–0 (Sweep).
* Summary: The top-seeded Rays dominated the series, finishing off the Yankees with a tight 4–3 victory in Game 3 to cruise into the ALCS.
* Chicago White Sox & Cleveland Guardians (Series In Progress)
* Status: Chicago leads series 2–1.
* Summary: After Chicago grabbed the first two games in Cleveland, the Guardians fought back with a 9–3 blowout win in Game 3 to extend the series. Game 4 is currently underway at Rate Field in Chicago.
Eliminated in ALDS:
* New York Yankees
(Eliminated by TB, 0–3)
Eliminated in Wild Card:
* Houston Astros
(Eliminated by CWS, 0–2)
* Boston Red Sox
(Eliminated by NYY, 0–2)
Next Up
* ALDS Game 4 / Game 5: If Chicago wins tonight, they advance to face Tampa Bay in the ALCS. If Cleveland wins tonight, a deciding Game 5 will be held Saturday, October 10.
* NLCS Game 1: Los Angeles Dodgers at Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday, October 11.
