Major League Baseball’s postseason is rapidly approaching, with the Los Angeles Dodgers seeking a third straight World Series title. It remains to be seen how much some of the game’s biggest stars will be able to participate in the playoffs, though.
Major League Baseball's postseason is rapidly approaching, with the Los Angeles Dodgers seeking a third straight World Series title. It remains to be seen how much some of the game's biggest stars will be able to participate in the playoffs, though.
Aug 2, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Boston Red Sox center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela (3) singles against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the eighth inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images
The White Sox will begin Chicago's postseason doubleheader Tuesday with Game 1 of their wild-card series at 4 p.m., and the Cubs will open their series at 9 p.m., MLB announced Sunday. Whether the Sox play in Houston or Arlington, Texas, the first two games of their series are scheduled for 4 p.m.
The Chicago Cubs' Wild Card Series at San Diego will have 9 p.m. CT games. The Chicago White Sox series would start at 4 p.m. CT if at Texas and at 3 p.m. CT if at Houston.
The 2026 MLB playoffs begin Tuesday with the wild card round. See the complete postseason schedule, TV information and the Guardians’ path to the World Series.
American League Wild Card Series (Best-of-three) No. 6 Chicago White Sox vs. No. 3 Houston Astros (All games at Daikin Park, Houston) (TV: NBCSN, PEACOCK) Game 1: 4 p.m. Tuesday […]
After 162 games over six months, the 2026 MLB regular season has come to a close, and the postseason field is all set. For just the fourth time ever, the Cubs and White Sox are both in that postseason field.
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