Latest MLB Playoff Standings 2026, Projected Bracket Picture and Races to Watch

The end of the MLB regular season is just weeks away, and teams are fighting hard to secure their postseason spot.

Some teams are sitting comfortably at this point in the year, while others still have work to do. Here's a look at how things look heading into this week.

American League Divisional Standings

East	W	L	Pct	GB
Tampa Bay Rays	85	58	.594	0.0
New York Yankees	81	62	.566	4
Boston Red Sox	79	65	.549	7
Toronto Blue Jays	72	72	.500	14
Baltimore Orioles	69	75	.479	17

Central	W	L	Pct	GB
Chicago White Sox	75	68	.524	0.0
Cleveland Guardians	73	71	.507	2
Minnesota Twins	68	75	.476	7
Detroit Tigers	65	78	.455	9.5
Kansas City Royals	64	80	.444	11

West	W	L	Pct	GB
Houston Astros	73	71	.507	0.0
Texas Rangers	71	73	.493	2
Seattle Mariners	67	77	.465	6
Athletics	57	87	.396	16
Los Angeles Angels	54	89	.378	18.5

American League Wild Card Picture

Team	GB
New York Yankees	+9.0
Boston Red Sox	+6.0
Cleveland Guardians	0
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Toronto Blue Jays	1
Texas Rangers	2
Baltimore Orioles	4
Minnesota Twins	4.5
Seattle Mariners	6
Detroit Tigers	7.5

National League Divisional Standings

East	W	L	Pct	GB
Atlanta Braves	85	58	.594	0.0
Philadelphia Phillies	80	63	.559	5
Miami Marlins	72	72	.500	13.5
Washington Nationals	67	78	.465	18.5
New York Mets	65	78	.455	20

Central	W	L	Pct	GB
Milwaukee Brewers	88	56	.611	0.0
Chicago Cubs	81	63	.563	7
St. Louis Cardinals	72	72	.500	16
Pittsburgh Pirates	71	73	.493	17
Cincinnati Reds	69	74	.483	18.5

West	W	L	Pct	GB
Los Angeles Dodgers	86	57	.599	0.0
Arizona Diamondbacks	76	68	.528	10.5
San Diego Padres	75	68	.524	11
San Francisco Giants	59	85	.410	27.5
Colorado Rockies	55	88	.384	31

National League Wild Card Picture

Team	GB
Chicago Cubs	+5
Philadelphia Phillies	+4.5
Arizona Diamondbacks	0
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San Diego Padres	0.5
Miami Marlins	4
St. Louis Cardinals	4
Pittsburgh Pirates	5

Analysis

Sunday was decisive for one team, as the Colorado Rockies became the first team to be eliminated from playoff contention after losing to the St. Louis Cardinals.

There isn't too much drama in the AL East as the Rays have just about secured the divisional crown. The Yankees and Red Sox are essentially locks to make the postseason, meaning the Blue Jays are the team to watch in the division. Toronto would need a strong finish to get back into the playoffs, but it's far from impossible.

The White Sox are likely postseason-bound but will need to continue fending off the Guardians for the AL Central title. Those two will face off next week in a series that could have plenty of implications.

The Astros have had a good stretch as of late that has helped them increase their lead in the AL West, though the Rangers aren't out of the race just yet, and the Mariners are technically within striking distance.

There's far less drama in the National League, where the Braves, Phillies, Brewers, Cubs and Dodgers have all virtually secured a postseason spot. The biggest race to watch is between the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres for the final wild-card spot.