Major League Baseball Postseason Kicks Off With Wild Card Series

Lubbock, TX, September 28, 2026 —

The Major League Baseball (MLB) postseason officially begins Tuesday with the commencement of the Wild Card Series, initiating the path toward the World Series.

This year’s postseason features four distinct best-of-three matchups. These series represent the first round of the playoffs, determining which teams will advance to subsequent rounds.

Notable pairings for the Wild Card Series include:

• The Boston Red Sox will face the New York Yankees in one of the featured series.
• The Chicago White Sox are scheduled to play against the Houston Astros.

The exact schedule and remaining matchups were not detailed in the provided summary. The format consists of a short series where each team plays a maximum of three games, with the first team to win two games advancing. This quick-elimination format often leads to intense and unpredictable baseball.

The Wild Card Series is a critical juncture for teams aiming to claim the championship title. The outcomes of these initial games will set the stage for the rest of the tournament, building anticipation for the remainder of the MLB postseason.

Story summarized from the original created by DAVID BRANDT, Associated Press on www.everythinglubbock.com, see more information here.

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