2026 MLB Wild Card Series Preview

Four Wild Card Series will take place this week across Major League Baseball. The Astros will host the White Sox in an AL matchup where both teams feature strong offenses but mediocre pitching, with the Astros holding home-field advantage. The Yankees will face the Red Sox in a rematch of last year's Wild Card Series, with Boston's inconsistent performance throughout the season making their outcome difficult to predict. In the National League, the Phillies will travel to face the Braves, who won 94 games and secured the NL East, while the Padres will host the Cubs in another rematch after San Diego's strong September surge.

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