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Follow live: Astros host White Sox in Game 1 of AL Wild Card

Judge won't play ALWCS vs. Red Sox, but Stanton makes Yankees' roster

Aaron Judge will not play for the Yankees in the AL Wild Card series, but Giancarlo Stanton -- who hasn't played in over five months -- was included on the roster.

MLB playoffs: Our predictions from the wild cards to the World Series

Who will be the last one standing in October? Our MLB experts predict which team will win each series of the postseason.

Here’s Where to Watch MLB Playoffs 2026 Live Online for Free

The 2026 MLB Playoffs are officially underway, with dozens of must-watch postseason baseball games on the schedule. The playoffs begin with the Wild Card Series the Philadelphia Phillies taking on the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia. Game 1 starts at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT on Tuesday, Sept. 29 on NBC. With […]

Kids turned the comment section of an NPR podcast into a group chat

Middle schoolers, likely blocked from other apps and social networks, apparently turned the Spotify comment section under an episode of NPR's Wild Card into an impromptu group chat. In a new episode of This American Life, host Ira Glass digs into how the kids landed there and why. But it mostly boils down to kids […]

How PCA's MVP year has carried the Cubs to October

Chicago officially punched its NL Wild Card ticket. And there is no doubt why the Cubs are where they are.

MLB insiders predict the playoffs: Bold takes, dangerous teams and breakout stars

Which wild cards could win it all? Are the Yankees cooked without Judge? Here's what those in the sport think could decide October.

White Sox clinch AL playoff berth after 324 losses over previous 3 seasons

The White Sox became the first team to follow consecutive 100-loss seasons by reaching the playoffs, clinching at least an AL Wild Card berth with win No. 82 this year.

Judge says he intends to be available for G1 of AL Wild Card Series

Yankees slugger Aaron Judge told ESPN on Wednesday that he intends to be ready for Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series at Yankee Stadium next Tuesday.

Fights that should be next for Van, Tsarukyan and more UFC 331 stars

The most likely opponent and a wild card for the winners and losers on the UFC 331 main card.