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Recent rumors of impending NHL expansion are getting attention this summer. Prognosticators and league insiders seem to agree that Atlanta and either Houston or Austin are the likely frontrunners for new franchises. If a new club lands anywhere in Texas, that would put themsquarely in the Central Divisionalongside the Colorado Avalanche.

The 2026 MLB playoff schedule begins Tuesday, Sept. 29, with the Wild Card Series and runs through a potential World Series Game 7 on Saturday, Oct. 31. Matchups and start times will be added as they are announced.

With the second half in full swing, the focus for contenders turns to making a run toward the postseason. And this season, there are a LOT of contenders. And with so many teams still within shouting distance of a playoff spot, many series will carry extra urgency for at least a few more weeks.

The Washington Nationals have emerged as one of baseball’s more intriguing late-season stories. Meaningful games remain ahead, and every series carries greater importance as the National League playoff race tightens