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2026 MLB playoff picture: Standings, bracket, clinching scenarios, postseason projections ahead of Game 162
Ten teams have clinched their spots in the 2026 MLB playoff field and two races are down to the final day
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The 2026 MLB regular season is ending on Thursday, with the postseason field taking shape. Four teams—Cubs, White Sox, Guardians, and Padres—clinched playoff spots that day, filling 10 of the 12 bracket positions. The Cubs and Padres secured wild‑card berths. The White Sox and Guardians remain in a tight race for the AL Central title, with the loser receiving the third American League wild‑card spot. The final games will determine the remaining two playoff spots.
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