The MLB postseason is down to the final four teams, with the Los Angeles Dodgers facing the New York Mets in the NLCS, and the New York Yankees taking on the Cleveland Guardians in the ALCS. The Dodgers and Yankees are the top seeds in their respective leagues. The World Series is set to begin on either October 22 or October 25. The full playoff schedule includes upcoming games and potential Game 7s, with the possibility of the World Series schedule being moved up if both LCS end in five games or less. In the AL Wild Card Series Game 2, the Tigers defeated the Astros 5-2, securing a 2-0 series win, while the Royals edged out the Orioles 2-1 to also advance with a 2-0 series victory. In the NL Wild Card Series Game 2, the Brewers beat the Mets 5-3, tying the series 1-1, and the Padres triumphed over the Braves 5-4 to win the series 2-0.
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The Cubs are looking to strengthen their bullpen by targeting Orioles setup man Seranthony Dominguez and Rays closer Pete Fairbanks, though Tampa is hesitant to trade Fairbanks. Dominguez has a strong 3.32 ERA and high strikeout rate, but suffers from command issues, while Fairbanks, despite injury concerns, has been effective with a 2.84 ERA and is nearing performance bonuses for his 2026 option. Want More Context? 🔎
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