MLB Wild Card Series Commences Amidst Looming Lockout Concerns

The Major League Baseball postseason officially gets underway today, September 29, 2026, with four high-stakes Wild Card games. The playoffs begin at 2 p.m. ET, featuring matchups such as the Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves, Chicago White Sox vs. Houston Astros, Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees, and Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres. The start of the postseason is overshadowed by a looming lockout, as MLB's collective bargaining agreement expires on December 1st with ongoing disagreements between the league and players' union regarding a salary cap.