Here is what the playoff picture looks like entering September

As MLB enters September, the 2026 postseason picture is taking shape with six teams qualifying from each league. In the American League, the Rays, White Sox, and Astros lead their respective divisions, while the Yankees, Red Sox, and Guardians hold Wild Card spots; in the National League, the Brewers, Dodgers, and Braves lead divisions, with the Cubs, Phillies, and Padres as Wild Card holders. The Wild Card Series are scheduled to begin September 29, with the Division Series following on October 3, and key races remain tight, including the Guardians leading the Orioles by just 0.5 games for the final AL Wild Card berth.