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MLB·PREVIEW·September 15, 2026 04:50 PM ET

MLB playoff races tighten with about two weeks left

Roughly 12 games remain for most contenders

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 151 min read
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What happened: MLB's postseason picture remains unsettled as the regular season moves into its final stretch. Division titles, wild-card spots and October seeding are still in play with only a short runway left on the schedule.

Why it matters: The next several days will shape both who gets in and where the bracket starts. With so few games left, even a brief skid can swing a club from hosting in October to chasing a berth on the final weekend.

By the numbers: Most contenders have roughly a dozen games left, putting the playoff race into its final two-week sprint.

What to watch: Watch for daily movement in the division and wild-card tables as the calendar turns toward the final weekend. A few midweek results could quickly separate teams chasing entry from teams fighting for seeding.

Sources

  • MLB.com 
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