The MLB playoff picture continues to take shape as the regular season barrels toward an exciting finish.
While the Milwaukee Brewers lead the National League, they closed out this week’s slate of action with a Sunday Night Baseball loss to the Atlanta Braves, who lead the NL East.
Here’s a look at the latest standings and what to watch for down the stretch of the 2026 season.
American League Standings
American League Wild Card
National League Standings
National League Wild Card
The AL West has become the division to watch after a surprising 2-6 stretch by the Houston Astros, who are now tied with the Texas Rangers for first place.
The Astros dropped two out of three games against the lowly Athletics, losing Sunday’s series finale 7-6 after the Athletics overcame a 6-0 deficit.
While the Rangers are now fighting for the division crown, they’re also clinging to the last AL Wild Card spot thanks to their tiebreaker over the Cleveland Guardians, who have won four straight games.
Over in the National League, the Philadelphia Phillies are making things interesting as they close the gap with the Braves for the NL East lead. After winning their ninth straight game on Sunday with a six-run ninth inning for a comeback victory over the St. Louis Cardinals, the Phillies are the hottest team in baseball.
It will be exciting to watch things play out down the stretch as the playoffs draw nearer, and teams will try to maneuver up the standings over the next few weeks.
