- Cleveland's Guardians haven't won since 1948 — a 78-year drought — but they're back in the playoffs and hoping to finally break it.
- The Brewers and Padres, both 1969 expansion clubs, still have never won a World Series; Milwaukee entered 2026 with baseball’s best record and its first-ever 100-win season.
- Fun October storylines: the Rays locked up the AL's top seed and a bye, while the White Sox improbably returned to the postseason after three straight 100-loss seasons.
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