Wild Card Round: The Tigers upset the Guardians in three. The Yankees edged out the Red Sox in three, with rookie Cam Schlittler dominating in Game 3. The Dodgers swept the Reds in two games. The Cubs beat the Padres in three.

Division Series:
 • In the AL, the Blue Jays eliminated the Yankees in four games. The Mariners pushed past the Tigers in five.
 • In the NL, the Dodgers ousted the Phillies in four, while the Brewers survived a five-game battle with the Cubs.

Conference Series update & key narratives
American League Championship Series

Seattle leads Toronto 2–0 as the series shifts to Seattle. The Mariners got two road wins to open the series, putting the Blue Jays in must-win mode. Toronto's offense is dangerous, but now they have to win in hostile territory.

National League Championship Series

The Dodgers are in control against Milwaukee, leading 2–0. In Game 2, Yoshinobu Yamamoto tossed a complete game, limiting the Brewers to just three hits and one run. Los Angeles is leaning on its rotation and depth; Milwaukee now fights to avoid falling into a deep hole.