The 2026 MLB divisional playoffs feature a high-stakes Wednesday schedule on October 7, 2026, where up to four franchises—the Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, Tampa Bay Rays, and Milwaukee Brewers—can secure their spots in the league championship series with victories.
Chicago White Sox Pursue ALDS Sweep Over Cleveland
Action gets underway at 4 p.m. ET as the Chicago White Sox host the Cleveland Guardians for Game 3 of their American League Division Series. Holding a commanding 2-0 series lead, the White Sox enter the contest with an opportunity to complete a clean sweep. Coverage for this opening matinee is broadcast nationally on TBS and truTV.
Los Angeles Dodgers Eye Clincher Against Atlanta Braves
In the afternoon window at 6 p.m. ET, the Los Angeles Dodgers travel to face the Atlanta Braves for Game 4 of their National League Division Series. Up 2-1 in the series, the Dodgers sit just one win away from advancing to the NLCS. FS1 carries the live broadcast.
The Braves face immediate elimination on their home turf. Front-office metrics and postseason analytics highlight the value of Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto, whose performances have anchored Los Angeles during high-pressure moments.
Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers Seek Closing Victories
The evening slate features two more teams on the doorstep of advancement. At 8 p.m. ET on TBS and truTV, the Tampa Bay Rays take on the New York Yankees in Game 3 of the ALDS, aiming to finish off a series sweep. Later at 10 p.m. ET on FS1, the top-seeded Milwaukee Brewers battle the San Diego Padres in Game 4.
While the Brewers look to close out the Padres and punch their ticket to the National League Championship Series, San Diego aims to rebound from recent stumbles and force a decisive Game 5.
| Series | Teams Involved | Current Series Lead | Game 4 / Game 3 Date | Broadcast Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALDS Game 3 | Cleveland Guardians vs. Chicago White Sox | White Sox lead 2-0 | October 7, 2026 (4 p.m. ET) | TBS / truTV |
| NLDS Game 4 | Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves | Dodgers lead 2-1 | October 7, 2026 (6 p.m. ET) | FS1 |
| ALDS Game 3 | Tampa Bay Rays vs. New York Yankees | Rays lead 2-0 | October 7, 2026 (8 p.m. ET) | TBS / truTV |
| NLDS Game 4 | Milwaukee Brewers vs. San Diego Padres | Brewers lead 2-1 | October 7, 2026 (10 p.m. ET) | FS1 |
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