2026 Cardinals -- Resetting the reset

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Record: 78-81, 3rd, 19.5 GB Milwaukee; Eliminated from wild card

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The Detroit Tigers defeated the Atlanta Braves 9-5 to clinch a wild-card berth in the upcoming American League playoffs.
The Tigers (82-76) sit in second place in the Amercian League Central Division, 3.5 games behind the first-place Chicago White Sox with four games remaining in their regular season.
It is the second straight postseason berth for Detroit, which won the division in 2028.
The Tigers last reached the World Series in 2012, losing to the San Francisco Giants.
Their last World Series title came in 1984, when they defeated the San Diego Padres.

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Despite having the day off, the Chicago White Sox have wrapped up their second American League Central Division title in three seasons by virtue of a Detroit Tigers 5-4 loss to the Atlanta Braves.
The White Sox (86-73) lead the second-place Tigers by four games with three contests left in the regular season.
This will be the third straight postseason appearance for Chicago, who was a wild card a year ago.
The White Sox reached the World Series in 2027, but lost to the Colorado Rockies.
Their last World Series title came in 2005, when they swept the Houston Astros.

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Record: 79-81, 3rd, 18 GB Milwaukee; Eliminated from wild card

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With a 3-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks, the San Diego Padres moved into a first-place tie in the National League West Division with two games left against each other in the regular season.
After that outcome, both teams learned that they will be part of the National League postseason.
One as a division champ and the other as a wild card.
The Padres (86-74) are going to the postseason for the first time since 2026.
Their last World Series appearance came in 1998, when they fell to the New York Yankees.
This will be the fifth consecutive postseason trip for the D'backs, who have advanced as NL West champs three times in the past four seasons.
Arizona reached the World Series in 2023, only to lose to the Texas Rangers.
The D'backs lone World Series win came in 2001, when they defeated the New York Yankees in seven games.

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With a 2-1 victory over the Las Vegas Athletics, the Los Angeles Angels sewed up their first American League West Division championship since 2014.
At 90-70, the Angels lead the second-place Houston Astros by four games with just two games remaining in the regular season.
Los Angeles also remains in contention for the top seed in the AL playoffs, as it sits just a game behind the AL East Division-leading Baltimore Orioles for the best record in the league.
The Angels last made the playoffs in 2027.
Their lone World Series appearance came in 2002, when they downed the San Francisco Giants in seven games.

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Record: 79-82, 3rd, 19 GB Milwaukee; Eliminated from wild card

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With a 9-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants, the Colorado Rockies have clinched a third straight trip to the National League playoffs.
At 86-75, a piece of the National League West Division title isn't out of the question either as the Rockies and San Diego Padres are tied for second only a game behind the first-place Arizona Diamondbacks with only the final game of the regular season left to play.
The Padres and Diamondbacks will face off today in Glendale, Ariz. to determine how the division will play out.
Colorado last reached the World Series in 2027, when it defeated the Chicago White Sox for the only title in franchise history.

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Record: 80-82, 3rd, 18 GB Milwaukee; Eliminated from wild card

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With a 2-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals, the Minnesota Twins have garnered the final spot in the American League postseason field.
With that win, theTwins (80-82) edged out the Cleveland Indians for that last wild card.
Minnesota finished in third place in the American League Central Division, 7.5 games behind the first-place Chicago White Sox.
The Twins are back in the playoffs for the first time since 2025. They last reached the World Series in 1991, when they defeated the Atlanta Braves in seven games.

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With a 6-5 win over the San Diego Padres, the Arizona Diamondbacks claimed their third straight National League West Division title and their fourth in the past five years.
The D'backs (88-74), who are in the postseason for the fourth consecutive season, finished a game ahead of the second-place Colorado Rockies in the division and two games in front of San Diego.
Arizona reached the World Series in 2023, when it lost to the Texas Rangers.
A seven-game win over the New York Yankees in 2001 provided the D'backs with the only World Series title in franchise history.

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MLB news: Oct. 1 -- Week 25 - Awards and standings

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MLB news: Oct. 1 -- Players and Pitchers of the Month for September

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MLB news: Oct. 1 -- Rookies of the Month for September

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Cards news: Oct. 1 -- Team statistics for September

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Cards news: Oct. 1 -- Final 2029 team statistics

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Player of the Month: Charles McAdoo -- The 27-year-old IF/OF hit .355 with nine home runs, 16 and 19 runs scored in 26 games. He got on base at a .412 clip and slugged .699.
Starting Pitcher of the Month: Zach Showalter -- The 25-year-old right-hander went 2-1 in five starts with a 2.17 ERA. He pitched a total of 29.0 innings, during which he struck out 20 and had a 0.98 WHIP.
Relief Pitcher of the Month: Yoldin De La Paz -- The 27-year-old left-hander got into 11 games and earned saves while posting a 0.00 ERA. He pitched eight innings during which he struck out 10 and had a 0.88 WHIP.

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Cards news: Oct. 1 -- Player Development Report part 1

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Cards news: Oct. 1 -- Player Development Report part 2

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Cards news: Oct. 1 -- Springfield pitcher Gurnea earns Texas League monthly honor