WILD CARD

MLB Wild Card Preview — Monday, October 5, 2026

Wild Card round · October 5, 2026 · best-of-3 · starting pitchers, matchup context and lineup updates.

First pitch5:00 PM ET
Last first pitch8:00 PM ET
Slate data updated4:55 PM ET
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Games
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Confirmed starters
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Division matchups
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Lineups confirmed
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TBD starters
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TOPHighest P-Score scheduled starter: Gavin Williams at 68.
RACECWS at CLE is today's closest division matchup.
Updated 4:55 PM ET.

Games to watch

Playoff Game To Watch5:00 PM ET

Sox and Guardians Meet With Playoff Position at Stake

NoteThe teams are separated by 1 game in the division race.
NoteGuardians begins the day holding first place in the division.
Open matchup

Pitching spotlight

Wild Card slate

StatusMatchupT-ScoreProbable pitchersP-ScoreLineupsScore
5:00 PM
5954
TBDWilliams 3.76
—68
Pending
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8:00 PM
7268
TBDTBD
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Pending
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Lineup tracker
ConfirmedOfficial cards filed with the league
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ProjectedBuilt from last seven games
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PendingNo order and no projection yet
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