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MLB playoffs to begin with Wild Card round that includes Yankees-Red Sox matchup

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MLB playoffs to begin with Wild Card round that includes Yankees-Red Sox matchup. (2026, September 29). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/mlb-playoffs-begin-wild-card-series-between-yankees-red-sox/

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Major League Baseball’s postseason begins with the Wild Card round after the conclusion of the regular season on Sunday. The first four playoff games start on Tuesday, featuring high-profile matchups like Yankees versus Red Sox. Levi Weaver from The Athletic provides an analysis and preview of the upcoming MLB playoffs.
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The MLB regular season concluded on Sunday, marking the start of the playoffs with a Wild Card round featuring four teams competing in two matchups. One notable game is between historic rivals the Yankees and Red Sox, reflecting the excitement surrounding this year's postseason. Levi Weaver from The Athletic provides an overview of what to expect during these decisive playoff games.

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MLB Major League Baseball's Red Sox The Athletic Yankees

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MLB ORG · 2× Levi Weaver PERSON · 1× Major League Baseball's ORG · 1× Red Sox ORG · 1× The Athletic ORG · 1× Yankees ORG · 1×

Narrative

Major League Baseball's grueling 162-game regular season ended on Sunday and postseason baseball is here.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-29

Claims (4 extracted, 0 hedged)

MLB playoffs to begin with Wild Card round that includes Yankees-Red Sox matchup asserted
that → begin → matchup
Major League Baseball's grueling 162-game regular season ended on Sunday and postseason baseball is here. asserted
baseball → end → Sunday
Four games kick off the wild-card round starting Tuesday. asserted
games → kick → Tuesday
Levi Weaver, a staff writer for The Athletic, previews the MLB playoffs. asserted
Weaver → preview → playoffs
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