What happened: The Cleveland Guardians have officially clinched a berth in the 2026 MLB postseason. The team secured its ticket to October with less than a week remaining in the regular season.

Why it matters: Cleveland enters the final stretch focused on locking up the American League Central and a potential top seed. The Guardians currently lead the division over the Chicago White Sox, who hold the tiebreaker between the two clubs.

What to watch: The Guardians will aim to hold off Chicago to claim the division crown and a first-round bye.