2026 MLB wild-card series Day 1: Live updates, lineups, analysis - ESPN

It's time for the 2026 MLB playoffs!

The Atlanta Braves got Tuesday's action going with a dramatic come-from-behind win over the Phillies thanks to Austin Riley's three-run blast in the eighth inning… The Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres will square off in the later NL matchup.

In the American League, the Chicago White Sox will take on the Houston Astros at 5 p.m. ET followed by a rivalry showdown between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees.

Who will get off to a hot start this postseason? We've got you covered with pregame lineups, sights and sounds from the ballparks and postgame takeaways as each Day 1 matchup ends.

Key links: Mega-preview | Predictions | Bracket | Schedule

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PHI-ATL | CHW-HOU | BOS-NYY | CHC-SD

We've got you covered with all the best moments from the ballparks on the first day of the playoffs.

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Riley's hits go-ahead blast

AUSTIN RILEY
GO-AHEAD THREE-RUN HOMER
ATLANTA IS GOING WILD