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2026 MLB American League postseason race

Overview

Projections for the 2026 MLB American League postseason indicate the Tampa Bay Rays as the primary candidate for the No. 1 seed, with a 71.2% probability. Other top seed contenders include the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox. In the race for lower seeds, the Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros are projected as favorites for the No. 2 and No. 3 spots, respectively.

As the regular season enters its final stretch, the Toronto Blue Jays are contending for a wild-card berth. With a record of 64-68, the team sits 1.5 games behind the Texas Rangers and Cleveland Guardians. Statistical models suggest the Blue Jays hold an 18.3 percent chance of making the postseason.

Entities

Chicago White Sox · American League · Toronto Blue Jays · Ketel Marte · Tampa Bay Rays

Timeline

  1. 19 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Toronto Blue Jays pursue American League wild-card spot

    The Toronto Blue Jays maintain an 18.3 percent chance of making the MLB postseason as they chase an American League wild-card spot with a 64-68 record.

  2. 26 days ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources
    MLB playoff projections favor Tampa Bay Rays for top American League seed

    MLB projections favor the Tampa Bay Rays for the No. 1 AL seed, while the White Sox lead the race for the No. 2 seed. Updates also include Shota Imanaga's strong performance and Ketel Marte's knee injury.

Sources

babsolute.com.au · bettingpros.com · bluebirdbanter.com · brandonsun.com · fantraxhq.com · observer-reporter.com · racefitness.com · si.com · srnnews.com