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Yankees, Padres Advance to MLB Playoffs in Sweep Wins

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In Short: The New York Yankees swept the Boston Red Sox, marking their first playoff series win since the 2005 World Series, according to CBS Sports.

In the American League, the Yankees will face the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALDS, while the Rays are the top seed in the American League.

The San Diego Padres also secured their playoff spot by sweeping the Chicago Cubs, setting up a matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLDS.

The Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. homered on the first pitch from Cubs starter Matthew Boyd, setting the tone for the series, CBS Sports reported.

Padres starting pitcher Michael King delivered a standout performance, showcasing his arsenal, particularly his two-seam fastball, which was effective against both lefties and righties.

The Yankees' series against the Red Sox is a highly anticipated matchup, with limited tickets still available for the games, USA Today noted.

The Yankees have the second-best record in the American League, making their postseason run a strong possibility.

The Tampa Bay Rays will face the winner of the Yankees-Red Sox series in the ALDS, while the Cleveland Guardians will take on the winner of the Astros-White Sox series.

The National League playoffs will see the Brewers face the Padres, while the Dodgers will play the winner of the Phillies-Braves series.

The complete playoff schedule, including dates and information on where to watch each game, has been released by MLB.com.

The Yankees and Red Sox will kick off the Wild Card Series on Tuesday, September 29, with the Rays and Guardians also set to begin their series on the same day.

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What's confirmed

• In the American League, the Yankees will face the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALDS, while the Rays are the top seed in the American League.
• The San Diego Padres also secured their playoff spot by sweeping the Chicago Cubs, setting up a matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLDS.
• The Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. homered on the first pitch from Cubs starter Matthew Boyd, setting the tone for the series, CBS Sports reported.
• Padres starting pitcher Michael King delivered a standout performance, showcasing his arsenal, particularly his two-seam fastball, which was effective against both lefties and righties.
• The Yankees' series against the Red Sox is a highly anticipated matchup, with limited tickets still available for the games, USA Today noted.
• The Yankees have the second-best record in the American League, making their postseason run a strong possibility.
• The Tampa Bay Rays will face the winner of the Yankees-Red Sox series in the ALDS, while the Cleveland Guardians will take on the winner of the Astros-White Sox series.
• The National League playoffs will see the Brewers face the Padres, while the Dodgers will play the winner of the Phillies-Braves series.
• The complete playoff schedule, including dates and information on where to watch each game, has been released by MLB.com.
• The Yankees and Red Sox will kick off the Wild Card Series on Tuesday, September 29, with the Rays and Guardians also set to begin their series on the same day.

What's still developing

• The Yankees, meanwhile, decimated the division rival Red Sox to earn their own ALDS matchup against the Rays.
• The Guardians, despite an 85-77 record that ranks 10th out of the 12 playoff teams, earned the No.
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• The New York Yankees have done this three times (1936-1939, 1949-1953, and 1998-2000), while the Athletics pulled off a three-peat from 1972 through 1974.
• Here is the MLB Playoff Bracket, as well as the times for every game leading up to the ALCS and NLCS.
• The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox are set to renew baseball's most storied rivalry in a winner-take-all postseason showdown, and fans hoping to witness every pitch in person will need to act quickly.
• 29, creating a rare opportunity to see one of sports' most recognizable matchups on the playoff stage.
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• The run extended the White Sox's advantage to 6-2.
• Here are the final scores and schedule for Tuesday's wall-to-wall playoff action so far: To sum up all the Game 1 action, we're here to declare a winner and loser from each of the four games.

Sources

• CBS Sportslink
• Sbnationlink
• USA Todaylink
• Espnlacrosselink
• Bleacherreportlink
• CBS Sportslink
• Fox Newslink
• Nbcsportslink
• News9link
• Foxsportslink
• Espnlink
• WarpBeat — background on MLB 2026 Playoff Bracket Set, Wild Card Series Kicks Off Tuesday link
• WarpBeat — background on WNBA Playoff Bracket Uncertain as Regular Season Ends link
• USA SPORTS STANDINGS — video link