Major League Baseball’s postseason kicks off on Tuesday with Wild Card action in both the American and National Leagues and a 12-team field competing for the 2026 World Series trophy.

Acuña loves to bring joy to the people who watch his teams. He hopes to play a big role in bringing Braves fans more joy in the playoffs.

Let’s make our MLB Playoffs 2026 picks and predictions for every round.

Here's the 2026 MLB postseason schedule, from the wild-card round through the World Series. Tuesday, Sept. 29 Game 1: Red Sox @ Yankees (8 p.m. ET, NBC/Peacock) Wednesday, Sept. 30 Game 2: Red Sox @ Yankees (8 p.m. ET, NBC/Peacock) Thursday, Oct. 1 Game 3: Red Sox @ Yankees (8 p.m. ET, NBC/Peacock, if necessary)

Tampa Bay should represent a much bigger obstacle than either team the Yankees could face in the ALCS, if they advance.

The Cleveland Guardians will enter the postseason with home field advantage in the American League Division Series. They have a great chance for a World Series run.

Playoff baseball did not disappoint on Tuesday night, as there were plenty of late-game heroics, and a bunch of home runs that powered four teams to Game 1 wins

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