The first round of 2026 standings projections and playoff odds are up at FanGraphs. Let's take a look at the teams that stand out. Some of the best teams from last year look like they'll be as good as ever this season -- like the Dodgers,

The MLB regular season is in its final stretch. Follow the updated MLB standings, projected playoff bracket and magic numbers as the postseason nears.

The NL East is bound to be one of the most exciting divisions in baseball in 2026. After a long period of the division being dominated by the Atlanta Braves, the last two seasons have seen the Philadelphia Phillies emerge as the winners.

That figures to be the theme throughout what should be a tightly bunched Major League Baseball season, and USA TODAY Sports’ projected win totals for 2026 reflect as much.

They say you can’t predict baseball — and it’s true. Unless you have a crystal ball, no one knows exactly how each season will unfold. Still, it’s always interesting to see how the various projection systems view things before the start of each year.

AL wild-card standings, explained: Updated Red Sox, Tigers playoff chances and tiebreakers for 2025 MLB bracket originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The AL playoff race is coming down to the wire, from full-on collapses to late-season pushes.

The Colorado Rockies haven't been known for their success. Is this season going to be different?

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