MLB playoffs 2026: Division series preview, X-factors, predictions and more for Braves-Dodgers, Padres-Brewers, Yankees-Rays and White Sox-Guardians

The 2026 MLB Division Series begins Saturday, October 3, 2026, with all four best-of-five matchups getting underway. The series feature Braves vs. Dodgers, Padres vs. Brewers, Yankees vs. Rays, and White Sox vs. Guardians. Eight teams remain in contention following the Wild Card round, with analysts Jake Mintz, Jordan Shusterman, and Russell Dorsey providing previews, X-factors, and predictions for each series.