CBS Sports analysts predict Division Series as 2026 MLB playoffs start

CBS Sports • 02 oct. 14h28

CBS Sports analysts have shared their picks for each of the four League Division Series, highlighting strengths and concerns for the competing teams.

Yahoo Sports • 02 oct. 03h06

The 2026 American and National League Division Series pairings and game times were announced, with the first games set for Oct. 3 and the potential championship rounds outlined through the World Series.

MLB.com • 30 sept. 15h29

The Phillies held a lead into the seventh inning of Game 1 but a misplaced fastball allowed the Braves to come back, while the Astros suffered their eighth straight postseason home loss.

Yahoo Sports • 29 sept. 20h53

The MLB wild-card series began Tuesday, featuring eight teams in best-of-three matchups while the top two seeds in each league received first-round byes.

foxnews.com • 29 sept. 15h19

Four postseason series start today, featuring the White Sox vs. Astros, Yankees vs. Red Sox, Braves vs. Phillies and Padres vs. Cubs, with analysts noting key pitching matchups and home-field factors.

Sports Illustrated • 29 sept. 12h00

Baseball analysts ranked the 12 clubs that qualified for the 2026 playoffs, noting key assets and concerns for each squad ahead of the Wild Card round.

Sports Illustrated • 29 sept. 11h15

Baseball analyst Tom Verducci identifies ten patterns that are likely to shape this year’s MLB postseason, from the importance of Game 1 in short series to the growing role of home runs and walk rates.

theguardian.com • 29 sept. 08h30

Analysts assess the postseason field, noting the Dodgers' aging roster, potential upsets from the Cubs and Rays, and the impact of upcoming labor negotiations on MLB's future.

CBS Sports • 28 sept. 15h00

Analysts ranked the 12 postseason teams by offensive performance, placing the Chicago Cubs at the top and the Cleveland Guardians at the bottom.

CBS Sports • 28 sept. 14h02

A ranking of the 26 most impactful players from the 12 teams in the 2026 MLB playoffs highlights current performance, health and recent form, noting several notable injuries.

Bleacher Report • 28 sept. 12h16

Analysts project outcomes for each Wild Card series, ALDS, NLDS, ALCS, NLCS and the World Series, highlighting key matchups and player factors.

MLB.com • 28 sept. 09h43

MLB.com contributors released a power ranking of the twelve teams that clinched postseason berths, highlighting the Brewers, Dodgers and Rays as the top three prospects.

USA Today • 28 sept. 09h31

A ranking of the 12 postseason teams shows the Los Angeles Dodgers as the top favorite, followed by the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers, with the Chicago White Sox placed last.

Yahoo Sports • 28 sept. 03h06

Yahoo Sports analysts have outlined their picks for each round of the 2026 MLB postseason, forecasting which teams will advance from the wild-card series to the World Series.

Yahoo • 28 sept. 01h56

A new power ranking evaluates the 12 teams in the 2026 MLB playoffs, placing the Los Angeles Dodgers first and the Milwaukee Brewers second, while noting strengths and weaknesses of each club.

Fox News • 27 sept. 23h06

The Philadelphia Phillies earned a postseason wild-card berth with a 7-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays, while the Houston Astros clinched the AL West by defeating the Oakland Athletics 9-0.

CBS Sports • 27 sept. 21h50

CBS Sports writers present their picks for every round of the 2026 MLB postseason, with two analysts favoring the Dodgers and two backing the Brewers to win the World Series.

Bleacher Report • 25 sept. 16h14

All National League division titles are decided while wild-card races tighten, and the American League sees a close battle for the AL West and Central titles as the regular season ends.

NBC Sports • 24 sept. 16h45

With four games remaining for most clubs, division winners are set while several wild-card spots and seeding positions remain undecided in both leagues.

Bleacher Report • 24 sept. 14h17

Five Major League Baseball clubs remain on the playoff bubble, with Thursday's games set to determine which teams clinch postseason spots and wild-card berths.

bleacherreport.com • 23 sept. 18h08

The Cleveland Guardians, Chicago White Sox, Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies and San Diego Padres could secure postseason berths on Wednesday, while six clubs have already qualified and 13 have been eliminated.

sports.yahoo.com • 22 sept. 13h03

With less than a week left in the regular season, division leaders and wild-card contenders are positioning for the 2026 playoffs, while several teams have already been eliminated.