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Houston Astros' Jose Altuve hits a sacrifice fly during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Athletics Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in West Sacramento, Calif.
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Major League Baseball’s postseason is rapidly approaching, with the Los Angeles Dodgers seeking a third straight World Series title. The Philadelphia Phillies can lock up the final NL wild card with a win over the Rays and a D-backs loss to the Padres on Saturday. The Guardians (84-76) have a narrow advantage over the White Sox (83-77) in the AL Central, but Chicago owns the head-to-head tiebreaker. Both teams have already qualified for the postseason. The Rangers (79-81) and Astros (79-81) are fighting for the AL West, and Houston has the tiebreaker if the season ends in a tie. Houston could clinch on Saturday if it beats the A's and the Rangers lose to the Twins.
