Stay up-to-the-minute on MLB's playoff race and latest postseason bracket.

The 2026 MLB season is in its final week, and we have full coverage as the playoff picture comes into focus and teams punch their tickets to October. Teams who can clinch playoff spots today include the Cleveland Guardians,

Here's the history that the Astros and Rangers are facing this week.

Shortstop Corey Seager and the Texas Rangers are in the mix to return to the MLB playoffs for the first time since winning the World Series in the 2023 season. This is how things stand entering play on Saturday, Sept. 19: The regular season ends Sunday, Sept. 27, and the Wild Card Series begins with four games on Tuesday, Sept. 29.

The New York Mets face the Texas Rangers in the second of a three-game series tonight, Sep. 23, at Globe Life Field — here’s how to watch.

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The Rangers are still alive in the A.L. West & could make history by winning a division with a .500 record or worse.

Whether the Texas Rangers make the playoffs or not, their third baseman answered more questions about his future in September.