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Tyler Mahle remains unable to contribute to the Atlanta Braves' starting rotation as they prepare to open their postseason series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. With both Mahle and Chris Sale sidelined, the team must utilize a makeshift pitching plan featuring multi-inning options and bullpen arms.
Yandy Díaz comes off his fifth straight season with at least a 120 wRC+, playing 154 games and slashing .293/.359/.446 with 22 home runs, 85 RBI, and 93 runs scored. He batted .362 with a .944 OPS against the Yankees in 2026. The consistent infielder leads off for a Tampa Bay offense featuring the league's top batting average and 164 stolen bases, preparing to face Gerrit Cole and Cam Schlittler in the ALDS.
Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner was the lone offensive bright spot during the team's Wild Card Series sweep against the San Diego Padres. Hoerner logged multi-hit performances in both postseason games, going 2-for-4 in each contest with a double and an RBI in Game 2. Despite his steady production, the Cubs' bats sputtered overall, scoring just one run in the decisive 4-1 loss to end their 2026 season abruptly.
Boston Red Sox catcher and first baseman Willson Contreras produced an All-Star campaign and provided one of the team's only two runs during a Wild Card round loss to the New York Yankees. Despite Contreras' strong individual performance, Boston's offense stagnated significantly, finishing outside the top 10 in team OPS for the first time since 2017. Red Sox management faces critical offseason decisions surrounding roster construction and power additions around Contreras.
Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski and shortstop Trea Turner enter the Division Series facing major roster questions following recent playoff offensive stagnation. Local reports suggest dramatic changes could be coming for the franchise's current core after Wednesday's difficult outcome. The team looks to fix its recent offensive struggles as postseason play continues around Major League Baseball.
The Seattle Mariners claimed slugger Michael Toglia off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds. The 28-year-old switch-hitter played 10 games for Cincinnati in 2026 before his season ended on Aug. 21 due to a dislocated right shoulder and torn labrum suffered while diving in left field. Toglia hit 22 home runs in 97 Triple-A games this year and previously hit 25 big-league homers with Colorado in 2024, giving Seattle an intriguing power addition with a top-100 prospect pedigree.
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy offered strong praise for teammate Tarik Skubal's demeanor and focus in the clubhouse ahead of the NLDS against Atlanta. Muncy highlighted that despite Skubal's impending high-stakes free agency this offseason, the ace pitcher has not brought it up once. Instead, Muncy noted that Skubal remains completely committed to competing with the team and helping Los Angeles advance during their October playoff run.
The Los Angeles Dodgers named Tarik Skubal as their NLDS Game 1 starter against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday. Acquired from Detroit at the trade deadline, the lefty went 5-2 with a 2.36 ERA and 70 strikeouts across 10 starts with L.A. Teammate Max Muncy praised Skubal's laser focus on the team's postseason run and clubhouse presence, noting he has completely avoided discussing his impending high-profile offseason free agency.
The New York Yankees are debating whether to include Aaron Judge on their ALDS roster against the Rays following a Sept. 16 right calf strain. After missing the wild-card series, Judge took live batting practice Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, followed by on-field BP at Tropicana Field on Friday. Manager Aaron Boone noted the series' favorable schedule could allow Judge to serve as a pinch-hitter in Florida before potentially returning to right field for Game 3 at home.
Left-hander Ryan Weathers has a strong chance to join the New York Yankees' ALDS roster against Tampa Bay after recovering from a late-season left forearm flexor strain. After missing the wild-card roster to sharpen up with a second live batting practice on Monday and a Wednesday bullpen session, Weathers feels fully healthy. Manager Aaron Boone stated Weathers could play a "massive role" out of the bullpen with favorable off days following Games 1, 2, and 4.
Los Angeles Dodgers DH Shohei Ohtani enters the NLDS managing right arm, left knee, and neck injuries that limited him to hitting-only duties and an 11-for-70 slump. Manager Dave Roberts admits uncertainty regarding his postseason output, though Ohtani reports feeling better after productive workouts and live batting practice during the bye week. Ohtani will play through the ailments, postponing full medical evaluations until the offseason as LA pursues a third straight World Series title.
Michael King returns on normal rest to start Game 2 for the San Diego Padres against the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLDS. King carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning against the Chicago Cubs in the NL Wild Card Series and boasts a stellar 2.05 career postseason ERA. Pushing him to Game 2 provides San Diego an enormous benefit, ensuring their October ace could potentially take the mound on normal rest if the series reaches a winner-take-all Game 5.
Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski put together a dominant season, leading MLB in ERA (1.80), strikeouts (252), WHIP (0.80), and opponent batting average (.157). The likely NL Cy Young winner topped 103 mph on 143 fastballs, reaching up to 105.5 mph. As Milwaukee prepares for an NLDS showdown against the red-hot San Diego Padres, Misiorowski's elite velocity and devastating stuff anchor the top starting rotation advantage for the Brewers in the postseason matchup.
Fernando Tatis Jr. has emerged as the primary engine driving the San Diego Padres into an NLDS showdown against the Milwaukee Brewers. Following a challenging first half of the season, Tatis surged late—hitting 25 homers after May 30—and carried that momentum into October with a leadoff postseason blast. Alongside a powerhouse roster and baseball's hottest offense, Tatis and the Padres enter the postseason riding a massive wave of momentum following a sweep of the Chicago Cubs.
New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton declared himself ready to contribute in any capacity for the AL Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays after missing the wild-card series. Stanton is returning from a remarkable comeback from three calf strains that sidelined him from late April until now. With Yankees manager Aaron Boone weighing roster decisions regarding pitching depth versus right-handed power, Stanton hopes to make an impact and erase a difficult regular-season injury layoff.
Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss says Chris Sale starting NLDS Game 2 versus the Dodgers is still possible after Sale threw 1.1 scoreless innings on 21 pitches to close out the wild-card win over Philadelphia. Sale went 14-9 with a 2.16 ERA this year. However, his heavy usage in the wild-card series has taxed the Braves' bullpen, leaving the 37-year-old starter's exact availability up in the air as Atlanta prepares to face Los Angeles in the National League Division Series.
Athletics outfielder Zack Gelof has filed a lawsuit against the Detroit Tigers following an incident on July 9 where he badly lacerated his knee on an exposed stretch of metal wiring instead of padding while chasing a foul ball. The injury sidelined Gelof for 32 days, prompting legal questions regarding stadium safety and foreseeable negligence, mirroring a similar past case involving Dustin Fowler.
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman is attempting to treat the upcoming NL Division Series against Atlanta like any other game, five years after his emotional departure. While acknowledging the inevitable storylines and comparisons to Matt Olson, the 37-year-old star emphasized his sole focus is helping the Dodgers win another championship and putting past sentimentality aside as postseason play begins.
Antonio Senzatela and the top-seeded Milwaukee Brewers are set for the National League Division Series as the MLB Postseason action heats up. Senzatela, a former Rockie, is part of the Brewers' postseason roster as they prepare to battle for the championship.
Former Rockies outfielder Brenton Doyle is among the numerous former Colorado players participating on playoff rosters as the MLB Postseason and Division Series get into full swing, with fans discussing their favorite old friends still competing for a championship.
