2026 MLB playoff bracket: Schedule, scores as Guardians advance to ALCS with Game 5 win over White Sox

Cleveland became the final team to clinch its spot in the LCS round on Saturday, joining the Rays, Dodgers and Brewers

The top 3

  1. Guardians Clinch ALCS Spot in Game 5 Thriller: Cleveland secured the final spot in the 2026 LCS round by defeating the Chicago White Sox in a decisive Game 5, joining the Rays, Dodgers, and Brewers in the semifinals.
  2. Top 3 Longest MLB Championship Droughts: These franchises hold the longest active streaks without a World Series title, highlighting the historic pressure on this year's remaining playoff contenders.
  3. Most LCS Appearances by Current Teams: A look at the franchises that have most frequently reached the League Championship Series, signaling consistent postseason dominance.

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