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What you need to know about the Wild Card Series matchups

Who is ready for October baseball? Well, we won't need to wait for the start of a new month in order to get some postseason action, since the MLB playoffs begin Tuesday. That's when all four of the Wild Card…

Published: Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 4:31 AM
What you need to know about the Wild Card Series matchups
Key Things to Know
  • The MLB Wild Card Series begins on Tuesday across both leagues.
  • The New York Yankees host the Boston Red Sox in the American League matchup.
  • The San Diego Padres host the Chicago Cubs in the National League matchup.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Major League Baseball playoffs begin on Tuesday with the start of the Wild Card Series matchups. In the American League, the fourth-seeded New York Yankees host the fifth-seeded Boston Red Sox in a best-of-three series at Yankee Stadium. In the National League, the fourth-seeded San Diego Padres will host the fifth-seeded Chicago Cubs.

The Yankees won the regular-season series against the Red Sox 7-6, with both pitching staffs finishing among the top three in MLB team ERA. Aaron Judge plans to play for New York following recent injuries. Meanwhile, the Cubs won five of six games against the Padres during the 2026 regular season.

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