2026 MLB Wild Card Series open thread

The 2026 MLB Wild Card Series begins today with four matchups over three days. The Phillies face the Braves, the White Sox take on the Astros, the Red Sox visit the Yankees, and the Cubs play the Padres in San Diego, with the Brewers waiting to learn which opponent they'll face in the Division Series. The Phillies return to the postseason for the fifth consecutive year, while the Braves are back as NL East champions for the first time since 2023 behind Chris Sale's strong pitching season. The Astros made the playoffs despite finishing 81-81, becoming the first division winner without a winning record, while the White Sox return to October for the first time since 2021.

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