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What teams are in the MLB playoffs 2026 and which ones are just one win away to qualify? This is the playoff picture

Here’s where the 2026 playoff races stand with five days left

By Adriano Boin · MARCA

Published: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 3:54 PM

Key Things to Know

Six MLB teams have already secured 2026 postseason berths.
The Tampa Bay Rays have clinched the AL East division and the American League's top seed.
The Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Atlanta Braves have secured their respective division titles.

The Story in 60 Seconds

With five days left in the 2026 MLB regular season, six franchises have secured postseason spots. The Tampa Bay Rays, New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Atlanta Braves have officially clinched playoff berths. Tampa Bay clinched the AL East and the AL's top seed, while the Brewers, Dodgers, and Braves have each wrapped up their respective division titles.

Several other teams are positioned to secure spots on Wednesday. The Chicago Cubs, Cleveland Guardians, Chicago White Sox, and San Diego Padres can each clinch playoff positions through specific victory and tiebreaker scenarios involving rivals like Texas, Houston, and Arizona.

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